Wade Baldwin IV

Professional basketball player

Wade Baldwin IV - Professional basketball player
Born

March 29th, 1996
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1996, this American basketball player played college basketball at Vanderbilt University. After declaring for the NBA Draft, he was selected in the second round by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2016. Baldwin made a name for himself in the NBA, demonstrating strong skills as a guard. After his stint with the Grizzlies, he played for several teams, including the Portland Trail Blazers and the Toronto Raptors, and also had international experience, playing professionally in Europe.

Played for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA

Competed in the EuroLeague with various teams

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