Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Zion Williamson
21 PPG · 5.7 REB · 3.2 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 5Williamson 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
21.0
5.0
5.7
3.7
3.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Williamson peak 27
The trophy case edge: Edwards
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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No. 1 Draft pick (2019)2× NBA All-Star1× All-Rookie First Team (2020)
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Williamson answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
68Williamson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Zion Williamson
$35
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-6%
Legacy floor43%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $35). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. -6% over five years).
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