Dean Wade
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.
Wade with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2019 | |
| No. 32 – Cleveland Cavaliers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward / Power forward |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 20, 1996 Wichita, Kansas, U.S. |
| 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 | |
Early life
Wade was born in Wichita, Kansas to Jay and Trish 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 season
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 eight minutes of action.[11] Wade only played 12 games with the Cavaliers during his rookie season, 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 season
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, logging five points, two rebounds and two assists across 20 minutes 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 of play 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]
2021–22 season
After Lauri Markkanen entered the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, Wade became the starter at the small forward position.[27] On November 18, 2021, Wade logged 17 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the field and 3-of-6 from three, along with nine rebounds and a career-high five assists across a career-high 40 minutes of play in a 104–89 loss to the Golden State Warriors.[28][29][30] On December 15, Wade posted his second career double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds in a 124–89 win over the Houston Rockets.[31][32] With Markkanen being sidelined due to a sprained ankle he sustained in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 22, 2022, Wade returned to the starting lineup.[33][34][35] On March 28, he was ruled out for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on a torn meniscus in his right knee which he sustained on March 12 in a game in Chicago.[36] On June 22, the Cavaliers announced they have exercised their fourth-year team option on Wade, keeping him with the team for another season.[37] On September 26, Wade signed a multi-year contract extension with the team.[38]
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2021–22 | Cleveland | 51 | 28 | 19.2 | .456 | .359 | .667 | 2.9 | 1.0 | .6 | .1 | 5.3 |
| Career | 126 | 47 | 18.0 | .447 | .365 | .714 | 3.0 | 1.0 | .5 | .3 | 5.3 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. from the original on 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.
- ^ "Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Score and Stats - February 23, 2021 Gametracker". CBSSports.com. from the original on April 11, 2021. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ "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. from the original on April 12, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ "Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Scores career-high 21 points". CBSSports.com. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- ^ "Pelicans Late Push Sinks Shorthanded Cavs". Cleveland Cavaliers. from the original on April 12, 2021. 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.
- ^ "Pacers vs. Cavaliers - Game Recap - May 10, 2021 - ESPN". ESPN.com. from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ Fedor, Chris (May 10, 2021). "Cleveland Cavaliers' 111-102 loss to Indiana Pacers a microcosm of season". cleveland.com. from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ Cunningham, Danny (May 10, 2021). "Final score: Cavs lose to Pacers 111-102". Fear The Sword. from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ Fedor, Chris (November 3, 2021). "Dean Wade to start at small forward for Cleveland Cavaliers in Lauri Markkanen's absence Wednesday night". cleveland.com. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ^ "Warriors vs. Cavaliers - Box Score - November 18, 2021 - ESPN". ESPN. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
- ^ "Stephen Curry, Warriors stage huge fourth-quarter rally to beat short-handed Cavaliers". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ^ Cleveland Cavaliers [@cavs] (November 19, 2021). "Big night from @deanwade3232 embracing that "Next Man Up" mentality 👊" (Tweet). Retrieved November 20, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Rockets vs. Cavaliers - Box Score". ESPN. December 15, 2021. from the original on December 16, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
- ^ Cavs Notes [@CavsNotes] (December 16, 2021). ".@deanwade3232 has his 1st double-double of the season (2nd of career) with 13 PTS and a season-high 10 REB in 32 MIN. #CavsRockets #LetEmKnow" (Tweet). Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ Fedor, Chris (January 25, 2022). "Cleveland Cavaliers calling on Dean Wade with Lauri Markkanen sidelined -- and Wade keeps answering". Cleveland.com. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ Lewis, Ryan. "Cavs to look to Dean Wade, others in Lauri Markkanen's absence". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ "Central Notes: Cavaliers, Bucks, Pistons, Washington Jr". Hoops Rumors. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ "Cavaliers Status Updates". NBA. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
- ^ "Cavaliers Exercise Fourth-Year Team Option on Dean Wade". NBA.com. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ Cleveland Cavaliers [@cavs] (September 27, 2022). ".OFFICIAL: #Cavs sign Dean Wade to multi-year contract extension" (Tweet). Retrieved October 1, 2022 – via Twitter.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- Kansas State Wildcats bio