Dean Wade is an American professional basketball player. On July 9, 2019, Wade signed a two-way contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers after going undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft.
Dean Wade Personal Life
20 November 1996 in Wichita, Kansas, United States to Parents Jay Wade, a member of the football team, and Trish Wade, a track and volleyball coach at St. John High School. He has a sibling named Teresa.
Dean Wade Career
On July 9, 2019, Wade signed a two-way contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers after going undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft. On November 18, Wade made his NBA debut against the New York Knicks. He didn’t score but had one interception in eight minutes. In the new season, he played only 12 games for the Knights and averaged 1.7 points and 1.6 rebounds in six minutes. He spent most of the season with the Cavaliers’ G League affiliate, the Canton Charge. In the G League, Wade started 29 of 30 games and averaged 14.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.4 steals in 31.1 minutes.
On July 2, 2020, he signed a multi-year contract with the Cavaliers. On February 23, 2021, Wade made his first NBA start, recording five points, two rebounds, and two assists in 20 minutes in a 112–111 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Four days later, Wade scored six points and grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds in 27 minutes in a 112–109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. On March 3, Wade scored a career-high 17 points on five three-pointers to go along with six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 31 minutes of action. He lost to the Indiana Pacers 114-111. On 11th April 2021, he scored a career-high 21 points on 8-of-12 and 5-of-8 three-point shooting. He also had six rebounds, two assists and a game-high three assists in 31 minutes. lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 116:109. On May 10, he had his first career double-double with 19 points and a career-high 12 rebounds in a 111–102 loss to the Indiana Pacers.
When Lauri Markkanen entered the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, he became the starter at small forward. On November 18, 2021, he scored 17 points on 7-of-13 shooting and 3-of-6 from three, nine rebounds, and a career-high five assists in 40 minutes. lost to the Golden State Warriors 104-89. On December 15, he had his second career double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds in a 124–89 win over the Houston Rockets. While Markkanen was sidelined with a sprained ankle, he was injured against the Oklahoma City Thunder on the 22nd. In January 2022, Wade returned to the starting lineup. On March 28, he was ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee suffered in the March 12 game at Chicago.
On June 22, the Cavaliers announced that they would exercise their four-year player option on Wade, keeping him with the team for one more season. On September 26, Wade signed a multi-year contract extension with the team.
Dean Wade Relationship
In 2022, he got married to his long-time girlfriend, Kayla Wade.
Dean Wade Education
He completed his schooling at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas. He graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in social science.
Dean Wade Net Worth
He has a net worth of $5 million. He earns via being a basketball player, brand endorsements, and sponsorships. He gets a salary of $1,930,681 from Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Dean Wade Physicals Stats
Heigh | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
Weight | 228 lb (103 kg) |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Dean Wade Wiki/Bio
Name | Dean Wade |
Full Name | Dean Jackson Wade |
Date of Birth | 20 November 1996 |
Age | 26 |
Birthplace | Wichita, Kansas, United States |
Nationality | American |
Profession | Basketball Player |
Position | Small forward / Power forward |
Parents | Jay Wade
Trish Wade |
Siblings | Teresa |
Partner | N/A |
Spouse | Kayla Wade (m. 2022) |
Children | N/A |
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