Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Beal wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.4
Points / game
16.0
4.0
Rebounds / game
5.6
4.3
Assists / game
4.2
The trophy case edge: Edgecombe
3× NBA All-Star1× All-NBAAll-NBA Third Team (2021)NBA All-Rookie Third Team (2013)Two 30-plus PPG seasons
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No. 3 Draft pick (2025)1× Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2025)1× Rising Stars MVP (2026)
The verdict
Beal holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Edgecombe answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Beal · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
66Edgecombe · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Bradley Beal
$22
Climbing
5-yr outlook+23%
Legacy floor100%
VJ Edgecombe
$25
Climbing
5-yr outlook+24% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictVJ Edgecombe is the more valuable card today ($25 vs. $22). VJ Edgecombe carries more projected upside (+24% vs. +23% over five years).