Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jason Kidd

How Jason Kidd built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.