History of Dean Wade in Timeline

Dean Wade is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. He previously played college basketball at Kansas State University. Wade's career highlights include his transition from college to the professional level and his contributions to the Cavaliers team. He is known for his skills as a forward, contributing to the team's performance in the NBA.

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November 20, 1996: Dean Wade's Birth

On November 20, 1996, Dean Jackson Wade was born. He is now known as an American professional basketball player.

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July 9, 2019: Signed with Cleveland Cavaliers

On July 9, 2019, Dean Wade signed a two-way contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers after going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, marking the start of his professional career.

July 2, 2020: Signed Multi-Year Deal

On July 2, 2020, Dean Wade signed a multi-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, securing his place with the team for the foreseeable future.

February 23, 2021: First NBA Career Start

On February 23, 2021, Dean Wade made his first NBA career start, scoring five points, grabbing two rebounds, and dishing out two assists in 20 minutes during a 112–111 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

November 18, 2021: Season-High Performance Against Warriors

On November 18, 2021, Dean Wade scored 17 points, secured nine rebounds, and dished out a career-high five assists in 40 minutes of play during a game against the Golden State Warriors.

January 22, 2022: Return to Starting Lineup

On January 22, 2022, Dean Wade returned to the starting lineup due to Lauri Markkanen's injury during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

June 22, 2022: Cavaliers Exercise Fourth-Year Team Option

On June 22, 2022, the Cavaliers announced they exercised their fourth-year team option on Dean Wade, ensuring he would remain with the team for another season.

October 30, 2022: Career-High Scoring Performance

On October 30, 2022, Dean Wade achieved a career-high of 22 points shooting 6-of-8 from three versus the New York Knicks. He, Kevin Love, and Donovan Mitchell set an NBA record with 22 three-pointers made by three teammates.

March 5, 2024: Career-High Points and Fourth-Quarter Comeback

On March 5, 2024, Dean Wade scored a career-high 23 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, leading the Cavaliers to overcome a 22-point deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics. It was the largest fourth-quarter comeback in Cavaliers franchise history.