History of Jason Kidd in Timeline
Jason Kidd is a highly decorated former NBA point guard and current head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. Renowned for his all-around game, Kidd earned 10 All-Star selections, six All-NBA nods, and nine All-Defensive Team honors. He secured an NBA championship with the Mavericks in 2011 and two Olympic gold medals with Team USA. A two-time Hall of Fame inductee, first individually in 2018 and again in 2025 as part of the Redeem Team, Kidd's legacy as one of basketball's greatest point guards was cemented with his inclusion in the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021.
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1995: Grant Hill's Retirement
Two days after 1995 co-Rookie of the Year Grant Hill retired, Jason Kidd announced his retirement.
1997: Marriage to Joumana
In 1997, Jason Kidd married his first wife, Joumana.
1999: Knicks' Season Milestone
During the 2012-2013 season, the Knicks reached their first 50-win season since 1999-2000.
1999: Participated in USA Olympic Qualifying Tournament
In 1999, Jason Kidd participated in the USA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, where the team finished with a 10–0 record, winning a gold medal and earning a spot at the 2000 Olympics.
2000: Knicks' Season Milestone
During the 2012-2013 season, the Knicks reached their first 50-win season since 1999-2000.
2000: Qualified for 2000 Olympics
In 1999, Jason Kidd participated in the USA Olympic Qualifying Tournament and earned a berth at the 2000 Olympics.
2000: Wins Gold Medal at Sydney Olympics
In 2000, Jason Kidd was a tri-captain for Team USA at the Sydney Olympics, leading the team to an undefeated record of 8–0 and winning the gold medal.
2000: Previous Gold Medal Win
In 2008, Jason Kidd participated in the 2008 Olympics where the team won their first gold medal since the 2000 Olympics.
2000: Sydney Olympics Gold Medal
Jason Kidd won a gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
January 2001: Arrested for Domestic Abuse
In January 2001, Jason Kidd was arrested and pleaded guilty to a domestic abuse charge for assaulting his first wife, Joumana. He was ordered to attend anger management classes.
November 2002: Selected to Participate in 2002 USA Basketball Men's World Championship Team
In November 2002, Jason Kidd was selected to participate in the 2002 USA Basketball Men's World Championship Team but had to withdraw due to an injury.
2002: Failure in 2002 FIBA World Championship
In 2008, Jason Kidd participated in the 2008 Olympics where the team was trying to redeem themselves from failures in the 2002 FIBA World Championship.
2003: Participated at the 2003 FIBA Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament
In 2003, Jason Kidd participated in the FIBA Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico, leading the team to a 10–0 record, winning a gold medal, and securing a spot at the 2004 Olympics.
2004: Qualified for 2004 Olympics
In 2003, Jason Kidd participated in the FIBA Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico and secured a spot at the 2004 Olympics.
2004: Withdrew from 2004 Olympic Team Due to Injury
In 2004, Jason Kidd had to withdraw from the Olympic team due to another injury.
2004: Failure in 2004 Summer Olympics
In 2008, Jason Kidd participated in the 2008 Olympics where the team was trying to redeem themselves from failures in the 2004 Summer Olympics.
2006: Failure in 2006 FIBA World Championship
In 2008, Jason Kidd participated in the 2008 Olympics where the team was trying to redeem themselves from failures in the 2006 FIBA World Championship.
January 9, 2007: Filed for Divorce
On January 9, 2007, Jason Kidd filed for divorce from his first wife, Joumana, citing "extreme cruelty".
February 15, 2007: Joumana Kidd Filed Counterclaim for Divorce
On February 15, 2007, Joumana Kidd filed a counterclaim for divorce, alleging abuse by Jason Kidd.
April 7, 2007: Kidd and Carter Record Triple-Doubles in the Same Game
On April 7, 2007, Jason Kidd and Vince Carter became the first teammates since Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen in 1989 to record triple-doubles in the same game.
2007: Participated in FIBA Americas Championship 2007
In 2007, Jason Kidd participated in the FIBA Americas Championship 2007, helping the team to a 10–0 record, winning a gold medal, and securing a spot at the 2008 Olympics.
January 28, 2008: Kidd Requests Trade from Nets
On January 28, 2008, Jason Kidd revealed that his agent had been in talks with the Nets' front office regarding a potential trade.
February 13, 2008: Mavericks and Nets Reach Agreement on Kidd Trade
On February 13, 2008, the Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey Nets initially agreed on a trade to send Jason Kidd and Malik Allen to Dallas, but the trade fell through due to contract issues with Devean George.
February 19, 2008: Kidd Traded to Dallas Mavericks
On February 19, 2008, Jason Kidd was traded back to the Dallas Mavericks, the team that originally drafted him.
2008: Qualified for 2008 Olympics
In 2007, Jason Kidd participated in the FIBA Americas Championship 2007 and secured a spot at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.
2008: Wins Gold Medal at 2008 Olympics
In 2008, Jason Kidd participated in the 2008 Olympics, where Team USA went undefeated, winning their first gold medal since the 2000 Olympics.
2008: Beijing Olympics Gold Medal
Jason Kidd won a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
July 5, 2009: Kidd Commits to Re-Signing with Mavericks
On July 5, 2009, Jason Kidd verbally committed to re-signing with the Dallas Mavericks after being heavily pursued by the New York Knicks.
2010: Draft picks exchanged in Kidd Trade
As part of the Jason Kidd trade finalized in 2008, the Dallas Mavericks sent the New Jersey Nets first-round draft picks in 2008 and 2010.
2010: Mavericks Season
During the 2010-2011 season, the Mavericks had their best record in Jason Kidd's era with a 57-25 record.
2010: Highest Standings Finish Since 2010-11 Season
In 2021-22 season, the Mavericks had their highest standings finish since the 2010-11 season, when Kidd was a player.
2010: Mavericks Lose in First Round of Playoffs
In the 2009-2010 season, the Mavericks finished second in the Western Conference, but lost in six games to the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2010 NBA playoffs. There were rumors that Kidd had the flu before the series began which might have affected his physical condition.
June 12, 2011: Kidd Wins NBA Championship with Mavericks
On June 12, 2011, Jason Kidd won his first and only NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks, defeating the Miami Heat.
September 10, 2011: Marriage to Porschla Coleman
On September 10, 2011, Jason Kidd married Porschla Coleman, a former model.
2011: Kidd Was a Player For The Mavericks Team That Finished as the Third Seed.
In 2021-22 season, the Mavericks had their highest standings finish since the 2010-11 season, when Kidd was a player for The Mavericks Team That Finished as the Third Seed.
2011: First NBA finals appearance Since 2011 championship-winning Playoff Run
In 2024, Kidd led the Mavericks to their first NBA finals appearance since their 2011 championship-winning playoff run.
2011: Kidd's Final Season with the Mavericks
The 2011-2012 season was Jason Kidd's last with the Mavericks.
May 3, 2012: Kidd Wins NBA Sportsmanship Award
On May 3, 2012, Jason Kidd won his first NBA Sportsmanship Award.
July 12, 2012: Kidd Signs with New York Knicks
On July 12, 2012, Jason Kidd signed with the New York Knicks after initially committing to re-sign with the Dallas Mavericks.
July 15, 2012: Arrested for Driving While Intoxicated
On July 15, 2012, Jason Kidd was arrested in Southampton Town, New York, and charged with the misdemeanor of driving while intoxicated after his vehicle struck a telephone pole.
July 2012: Kidd Arrested for Misdemeanor DWI
Jason Kidd was arrested in July 2012 and charged with a misdemeanor DWI, leading to a suspension at the start of his coaching career.
2012: Kidd's Season with the Knicks
During the 2012-2013 season, Jason Kidd's only season with the Knicks, the team had an 18-game jump in wins and reached their first 50-win season since 1999-2000.
June 3, 2013: Kidd Announces Retirement
On June 3, 2013, Jason Kidd announced his retirement from the NBA after 19 seasons.
June 12, 2013: Kidd Named Head Coach of Brooklyn Nets
On June 12, 2013, Jason Kidd was named the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, marking his transition to coaching immediately after retiring as a player.
September 2013: Kidd Buys Minority Stake in Nets
In September 2013, Jason Kidd bought a minority ownership stake in the Brooklyn Nets from Jay-Z.
October 17, 2013: Nets Retire Kidd's Jersey
On October 17, 2013, the Brooklyn Nets retired Jason Kidd's number 5 jersey before a preseason game against the Miami Heat.
February 3, 2014: Kidd Named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month
On February 3, 2014, Jason Kidd was named the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for January.
April 1, 2014: Kidd Named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month Again
On April 1, 2014, Jason Kidd was named the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for March.
July 1, 2014: Bucks Acquire Kidd's Coaching Rights
On July 1, 2014, the Milwaukee Bucks secured Jason Kidd's coaching rights from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for draft picks.
November 19, 2014: Kidd's Return to Brooklyn
On November 19, 2014, Jason Kidd was greeted with boos and jeers upon his return to Brooklyn as the coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.
2014: Highest Win Total Since 2014-15 Season
In 2021-22 season, the Mavericks had their highest win total since the 2014-15 season when they finished 50-32.
December 20, 2015: Kidd to Undergo Hip Surgery
On December 20, 2015, it was reported that Jason Kidd would be out indefinitely to undergo hip surgery on December 21.
2015: Bucks acquire Kidd's coaching rights
On July 1, 2014, the Milwaukee Bucks secured Jason Kidd's coaching rights from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for two second-round draft picks in 2015 and 2019.
2017: Kidd's Last Full Season with the Bucks
In the 2017-2018 season, Jason Kidd was fired from the Milwaukee Bucks.
January 22, 2018: Bucks Fire Kidd
On January 22, 2018, the Milwaukee Bucks fired Jason Kidd after the team posted a 23-22 record midway through the 2017-18 season.
2019: Bucks acquire Kidd's coaching rights
On July 1, 2014, the Milwaukee Bucks secured Jason Kidd's coaching rights from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for two second-round draft picks in 2015 and 2019.
2020: Lakers Win NBA Championship
In 2020, Jason Kidd won his second NBA championship as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Lakers, who defeated the Miami Heat in six games in the NBA Finals. This was his first championship as a coach at any level.
June 28, 2021: Hired as Head Coach of Dallas Mavericks
On June 28, 2021, Jason Kidd was hired as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, following Rick Carlisle's resignation.
2021: Ranked 36th Greatest Player in NBA History by The Athletic
In 2021, The Athletic ranked Jason Kidd as the 36th greatest player in NBA history to commemorate the NBA's 75th Anniversary.
2022: Kidd Instrumental in Bringing Kyrie Irving to Dallas From the Brooklyn Nets
During the 2022–23 season, Kidd was instrumental in bringing Kyrie Irving to Dallas from the Brooklyn Nets.
2022: Mavericks Advance to Western Conference Finals
In 2022, under Jason Kidd's leadership, the Dallas Mavericks advanced to the Western Conference Finals after defeating the Utah Jazz and the Phoenix Suns in the playoffs.
May 6, 2024: Mavericks Signed Kidd to a Multi-Year Contract Extension
On May 6, 2024, the Dallas Mavericks signed Jason Kidd to a multi-year contract extension.
April 24, 2025: Joined Everton Ownership Group
On April 24, 2025, Jason Kidd joined the ownership group of English Premier League club Everton.
October 15, 2025: Agreed to Multi-Year Contract Extension
On October 15, 2025, Jason Kidd and the Mavericks agreed to a multi-year contract extension.
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