How Jason Kidd built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Jason Kidd is a highly decorated American basketball coach and former player. As a player, Kidd was a 10-time NBA All-Star known for his versatility. He earned six All-NBA Team selections and nine All-Defensive Team honors. Kidd won an NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011 and secured two Olympic gold medals playing for the U.S. national team. His achievements led to his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018. In 2021, he was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, solidifying his legacy as one of the league's all-time greats. He currently serves as the head coach for the Dallas Mavericks.
In 1994, Jason Kidd was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the NBA draft as the second overall pick.
In 1995, Jason Kidd shared NBA Rookie of the Year honors with Grant Hill of the Detroit Pistons.
During the 1996–97 season, Jason Kidd was traded to the Phoenix Suns with Tony Dumas and Loren Meyer for Michael Finley, A.C. Green, and Sam Cassell.
In 1996, Jason Kidd was voted a starter in the All-Star Game.
In Jason Kidd's first full season with the Suns in 1997–98, the team's win total improved by 16 games.
During the 1998–99 season, Jason Kidd averaged 10.8 assists per game and dethroned Washington's Rod Strickland as the league's assist leader.
Before the start of the 1999–00 season, the Phoenix Suns acquired Penny Hardaway from the Orlando Magic, aiming to create the best backcourt duo in the league with Jason Kidd.
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.
Jason Kidd made the All-Star Game in 1999. However, it was not held that year because of a lockout.
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.
In 2000, Jason Kidd was appointed as one of Team USA's tri-captains for the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, leading the team to an undefeated record of 8–0 and a gold medal.
In 2000, Jason Kidd won a gold medal in the Olympics as part of the U.S. national team.
In 2008, Jason Kidd participated in the 2008 Olympics where the team went undefeated, winning their first gold medal since the 2000 Olympics.
On June 28, 2001, after five seasons in Phoenix, Jason Kidd was traded to the New Jersey Nets along with Chris Dudley.
In 2001, Jason Kidd began playing for the New Jersey Nets.
With the Nets hanging on the prospect of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2001.
In 2002, Jason Kidd led the New Jersey Nets to the NBA Finals.
In the 2002–03 season, Jason Kidd lead the Nets to the NBA finals once again.
In 2003, Jason Kidd led the New Jersey Nets to their second consecutive NBA Finals appearance.
In 2003, Jason Kidd participated at the FIBA Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico, leading the team to a 10–0 record, a gold medal, and a berth at the 2004 Olympics.
In the 2003 offseason, Jason Kidd decided to stay with the Nets on a 6-year, $99 million deal.
In 2003, Jason Kidd participated at the FIBA Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico, leading the team to a 10–0 record, a gold medal, and a berth at the 2004 Olympics.
In the 2005–06 season, Jason Kidd and Vince Carter led the Nets to a third-place finish in the East with a 49–33 record.
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.
During the 2007-08 season, Jason Kidd was traded back to Dallas.
In 2007, Jason Kidd participated in the FIBA Americas Championship, helping the team to a 10–0 record, a gold medal, and a berth at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.
On January 28, 2008, Jason Kidd revealed that his agent had been in discussions with the Nets' front office regarding a potential trade.
On February 13, 2008, the Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey Nets reached an agreement on a trade involving Jason Kidd; however, the initial trade fell through due to contract stipulations.
On February 19, 2008, Jason Kidd was traded back to the Dallas Mavericks, the team that originally drafted him.
In 2007, Jason Kidd participated in the FIBA Americas Championship, helping the team to a 10–0 record, a gold medal, and a berth at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.
In 2008, Jason Kidd participated in the 2008 Olympics where the team went undefeated, winning their first gold medal since the 2000 Olympics.
In 2008, Jason Kidd secured his second gold medal in the Olympics with the U.S. national team.
In the middle of the 2007–08 season, Jason Kidd was traded back to the Dallas 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.
On June 12, 2011, Jason Kidd won his first and only NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks, defeating LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, and the Miami Heat.
In 2011, Jason Kidd won an NBA championship as a member of the Dallas Mavericks.
In 2011, at age 38, Jason Kidd won his only NBA championship when the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in the finals.
On July 12, 2012, Jason Kidd signed with the New York Knicks after initially committing to re-sign with the Dallas Mavericks.
On June 3, 2013, Jason Kidd announced his retirement from the NBA after 19 seasons.
On June 12, 2013, Jason Kidd was named the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, replacing interim coach P. J. Carlesimo.
In September 2013, Jason Kidd purchased a minority ownership stake in the Brooklyn Nets from Jay-Z.
In 2013, Jason Kidd finished his playing career with the New York Knicks.
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.
On January 22, 2018, the Milwaukee Bucks fired Jason Kidd after the team posted a 23-22 record midway through the 2017-18 season.
In 2018, Jason Kidd was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Mid-season in 2018, Jason Kidd was fired as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks after coaching for four seasons.
On July 31, 2019, Jason Kidd was hired as an assistant coach by the Los Angeles Lakers.
In 2020, Jason Kidd won an NBA championship as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers.
In 2020, Jason Kidd won his second NBA championship when the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat in 6 games in the NBA Finals. This was his first championship as a coach at any level.
On June 28, 2021, Jason Kidd was hired as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks after Rick Carlisle's resignation.
In 2021, Jason Kidd reunited with the Mavericks organization to become the franchise's head coach.
In 2021, Jason Kidd was honored as one of the league's greatest players by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
In 2022, Jason Kidd led the Dallas Mavericks to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since their 2011 NBA championship.
On May 6, 2024, the Dallas Mavericks signed Jason Kidd to a multi-year contract extension.
In 2024, during Jason Kidd's third season as head coach, the Dallas Mavericks reached the NBA Finals.
On April 24, 2025, it was announced that Jason Kidd had joined the ownership group of English Premier League club Everton.
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