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Revision as of 04:00, 22 August 2021
![]() Wade with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2019 | |
No. 32 – Cleveland Cavaliers | |
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Position | Power forward |
League | NBA |
Personal information | |
Born | Wichita, Kansas | November 20, 1996
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
Listed weight | 228 lb (103 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | St. John (St. John, Kansas) |
College | Kansas State (2015–2019) |
NBA draft | 2019: undrafted |
Playing career | 2019–present |
Career history | |
2019–present | Cleveland Cavaliers |
2019–2020 | →Canton Charge |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Dean Jackson Wade (born November 20, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Kansas State Wildcats.
Early life
Wade was born in Wichita, Kansas to Jay and Trish Wade. Somehow he is every single possible race at the same time, frequently referred to as the “Blasian Dwayne Wade”. He lived in Inman, Kansas briefly before moving to St. John at a young age.[1] His mother is a track and volleyball coach at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas, where she led the volleyball team to three state championships.[2] His father was briefly a member of the football team at Kansas State University.[3]
High school career
Wade played four years of varsity basketball at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas, earning All-State honors for multiple seasons and winning three state championships.[1] As a senior, he was named Parade All-American, along with 29 other players in his class.[4] He was also selected as Mr. Kansas Basketball by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA).[5]
College career
Wade was named to the Big 12 All-Newcomer Team at the conclusion of his freshman season at Kansas State.[1] As a sophomore, he averaged 9.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.[6] After a breakout junior season, Wade earned first-team All-Big 12 accolades.[7] Wade averaged 16.2 points and 6.2 rebounds per game as a junior.[8] As a senior, Wade averaged 12.9 points and a team-high 6.2 rebounds per game and was named to the first-team All-Big 12. His season was cut short by a foot injury.[9]
Professional career
Cleveland Cavaliers (2019–present)
2019–20
On July 9, 2019, Wade signed a two-way contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers after going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft.[10] On November 18, Wade made his NBA debut against the New York Knicks, he went scoreless but logged one steal in 8 minutes of action.[11] Wade only played 12 games with the Cavaliers, averaging 1.7 points and 1.6 rebounds in six minutes of play.[12][13][14] He spent most of the season with the Cavaliers' G League affiliate, the Canton Charge. In the G League, Wade started in 29 of 30 games, averaging 14.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.4 blocks in 31.1 minutes while shooting 46.1% from the field and 39.9% from 3-point range.[12][13][14]
2020–21
On July 2, 2020, Wade signed a multi-year deal with the Cavaliers.[14]
On February 23, 2021, Wade made his first NBA career start. He logged five points, two rebounds and two assists in 20 minutes of action in a 112–111 win over the Atlanta Hawks.[15][16] Four days later, Wade scored six points and grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds in 27 minutes of action in a 112–109 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers.[17][18] On March 3, Wade scored a then career-high 17 points, knocking down five 3-pointers to go along with six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 31 minutes in a 114–111 loss to the Indiana Pacers.[19][20] On April 11, Wade scored a career-high 21 points on 8-of-12 field goal shooting and 5-of-8 from three, in addition to six rebounds, two assists and a game-high three steals in 31 minutes of action in a 116–109 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.[21][22][23] On May 10, Wade logged his first career double-double with 19 points and a career-high tying 12 rebounds in a 111–102 loss to the Indiana Pacers.[24][25][26]
Career statistics
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Regular season
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2019–20 | Cleveland | 12 | 0 | 5.9 | .692 | .500 | .000 | 1.6 | .2 | .2 | .3 | 1.7 |
2020–21 | Cleveland | 63 | 19 | 19.2 | .431 | .366 | .769 | 3.4 | 1.2 | .6 | .3 | 6.0 |
Career | 75 | 19 | 17.1 | .441 | .369 | .750 | 3.1 | 1.0 | .5 | .3 | 5.3 |
College
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2015–16 | Kansas State | 33 | 31 | 26.4 | .434 | .292 | .656 | 5.1 | 1.1 | .6 | .5 | 9.9 |
2016–17 | Kansas State | 35 | 35 | 28.0 | .496 | .402 | .663 | 4.5 | 1.8 | .7 | .7 | 9.3 |
2017–18 | Kansas State | 33 | 32 | 32.8 | .550 | .440 | .752 | 6.2 | 2.7 | 1.5 | .8 | 16.2 |
2018–19 | Kansas State | 25 | 25 | 30.4 | .492 | .418 | .789 | 6.2 | 2.8 | .8 | .5 | 12.9 |
Career | 126 | 123 | 29.3 | .498 | .386 | .711 | 5.4 | 2.1 | .9 | .6 | 12.0 |
Personal life
Wade graduated with a bachelor’s degree in social science.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Dean Wade". Kansas State Sports. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- ^ "Dean Wade highlights home town's rich athletic tradition". KWCH-DT. March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- ^ Robinett, Kellis (March 16, 2018). "As Dean Wade leads K-State into NCAA Tournament, he's become a Kansas small-town hero". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- ^ Robinett, Kellis (June 1, 2015). "Incoming Kansas State freshman Dean Wade named Parade All-American". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- ^ "Wade Named Mr. Kansas Basketball". Kansas State Sports. March 30, 2015. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- ^ "Dean Wade". RealGM. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- ^ Robinett, Kellis (March 4, 2018). "Kansas State forward Dean Wade makes All-Big 12 first team, Barry Brown lands on second team". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- ^ Robinett, Kellis (March 25, 2018). "What are the odds K-State juniors Barry Brown, Dean Wade test NBA Draft waters". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- ^ Black, Ryan (March 19, 2019). "K-State senior forward Dean Wade 'doubtful' to play in NCAA Tournament". The Manhattan Mercury. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ^ "Cavs Sign Dean Wade to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. July 9, 2019. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- ^ "Dean Wade 2019-20 Game Log". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ a b "Cavaliers sign rookie Dean Wade to a multi-year NBA contract". The Rookie Wire. June 29, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ a b Russo, Kelsey. "Dean Wade finds confidence in game, makes leap to Cavs after season in G League". The Athletic. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Cavaliers Sign Dean Wade and Jordan Bell To Multi-Year Contracts". NBA.com. June 30, 2020. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
- ^ "Hawks' Young snubbed as All-Star, then loses 112-111 to Cavs". AP NEWS. February 24, 2021. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
With several power forwards injured, and center Andre Drummond sitting while the Cavs try to trade him, Bickerstaff started seldom-used Dean Wade, a 24-year-old who played in the G League last year and came in averaging 2.1 points per game. Wade made one of Cleveland's nine 3-pointers in the first half as the Cavs built a 13-point lead. He finished with five points — the 3-pointer and a follow dunk.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Score and Stats - February 23, 2021 Gametracker". CBSSports.com. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Grabs career-high 12 rebounds". CBSSports.com. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ Schneider, Drew (March 4, 2021). "Kansas State Basketball: Dean Wade Heating Up!". Bring On The Cats. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ "Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Career-high 17 points". CBSSports.com. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ "McConnell sets steals mark, Pacers rally past Cavs 114-111". AP NEWS. March 4, 2021. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ Ridenour, Marla (April 12, 2021). "From the G League to guarding Zion, Cavaliers' Dean Wade's confidence soars". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Scores career-high 21 points". CBSSports.com. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- ^ "Pelicans Late Push Sinks Shorthanded Cavs". Cleveland Cavaliers. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
Wade led the Cavaliers with a career-best 21 points, going 8-for-12 from the floor, including 5-of-8 from long-range to go with six boards, a pair of assists and a game-high three steals.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Pacers vs. Cavaliers - Game Recap - May 10, 2021 - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Fedor, Chris (May 10, 2021). "Cleveland Cavaliers' 111-102 loss to Indiana Pacers a microcosm of season". cleveland.com. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Cunningham, Danny (May 10, 2021). "Final score: Cavs lose to Pacers 111-102". Fear The Sword. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
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External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- Kansas State Wildcats bio
- 1996 births
- Living people
- American men's basketball players
- Basketball players from Kansas
- Canton Charge players
- Cleveland Cavaliers players
- Kansas State Wildcats men's basketball players
- Parade High School All-Americans (boys' basketball)
- Power forwards (basketball)
- Sportspeople from Wichita, Kansas
- Undrafted National Basketball Association players