Wade Baldwin IV
A physically imposing guard whose extraordinary wingspan disrupts offenses and fuels his aggressive, two-way play in Europe's top leagues.
Born 1996 (age 30)·American basketball player·Birthday: March 29·Millennials
Biography
Wade Baldwin IV carved his path not as a traditional point guard, but as a defensive powerhouse with the ball-handling chops to run an offense. Coming out of Vanderbilt, his NBA stint was brief, but he found his true calling in the EuroLeague, where his unique physical profile—a guard's skills in a frame with a near seven-foot wingspan—became a devastating weapon. At Fenerbahçe, he evolved into a cornerstone, a combo guard who can smother opposing ball-handlers, crash the boards, and attack the rim with force. His game is one of controlled aggression; he plays with a chip on his shoulder, using his strength to absorb contact and finish plays. Baldwin's success story is one of adaptation, proving that elite defense and relentless drive can make you a star on basketball's most competitive stages outside the NBA.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Wade was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Wade Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Wade's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Became a key starting guard for EuroLeague powerhouse Fenerbahçe.
- Named to the All-EuroLeague Second Team for the 2023-2024 season.
- Led the EuroLeague in steals during the 2022-2023 season while playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Did You Know?
He possesses a recorded wingspan of 6 feet 11 inches, highly unusual for a player of his guard height.
He was a standout high school player in New Jersey, sharing a backcourt with NBA guard Jalen Brunson at one point.
His father, Wade Baldwin III, played college basketball at St. Joseph's University.
“My value is in doing the dirty work that lets my teammates shine.”
