History of Jason Kidd in Timeline

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.

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1960: Last Conference Title Before Kidd

In 1960, the University of California, Berkeley had not won a conference title since then before Jason Kidd's arrival.

1968: First Cal Player Named All-American Since 1968

Jason Kidd became the first Cal player to be named a First Team All-American since 1968.

March 23, 1973: Jason Kidd's Birth

On March 23, 1973, Jason Frederick Kidd was born. He became a professional basketball coach and former player.

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1994: Entered the NBA Draft

In 1994, Jason Kidd opted to enter the NBA draft.

1994: Drafted by 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.

1995: Shared NBA Rookie of the Year Honors

In 1995, Jason Kidd shared NBA Rookie of the Year honors with Grant Hill of the Detroit Pistons.

1996: Traded to the Phoenix Suns

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.

1996: Voted as an All-Star Game Starter

In 1996, Jason Kidd was voted a starter in the All-Star Game.

1997: Married his first wife, Joumana

In 1997, Jason Kidd married his first wife, Joumana.

1997: Improved Team Win Total with the Suns

In Jason Kidd's first full season with the Suns in 1997–98, the team's win total improved by 16 games.

1998: Assists Leader

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.

1999: Acquisition of Penny Hardaway

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.

1999: Participated in the 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.

1999: All-Star Game

Jason Kidd made the All-Star Game in 1999. However, it was not held that year because of a lockout.

2000: Injuries Spoiled Promising Season

Despite a decent 53–29 record, the Phoenix Suns' 1999-00 season was marred by injuries to both Jason Kidd and Penny Hardaway. Kidd broke his ankle late in the season.

2000: Earned a berth at the Olympics

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: All-Star Game

In 2000, Jason Kidd made the All-Star Game during his stay in Phoenix.

2000: Tri-captain for 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.

2000: Olympic Gold Medal

In 2000, Jason Kidd won a gold medal in the Olympics as part of the U.S. national team.

2000: Won first gold medal since 2000 Olympics

In 2008, Jason Kidd participated in the 2008 Olympics where the team went undefeated, winning their first gold medal since the 2000 Olympics.

2000: Won gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics

Overall, Jason Kidd won five gold medals as a member of the national team: three from Olympic qualifying tournaments and one from the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

2000: Domestic Abuse Charge

The 2000–01 season was affected by Jason Kidd's personal problems, as he was charged with domestic abuse of his wife.

January 2001: Arrested for domestic abuse

In January 2001, Jason Kidd was arrested and pled guilty to a domestic abuse charge for assaulting his first wife, Joumana. He was ordered to attend anger management classes for six months as part of his plea.

June 28, 2001: Traded to the New Jersey Nets

On June 28, 2001, after five seasons in Phoenix, Jason Kidd was traded to the New Jersey Nets along with Chris Dudley.

2001: Joined the New Jersey Nets

In 2001, Jason Kidd began playing for the New Jersey Nets.

2001: All-Star Game

In 2001, Jason Kidd made the All-Star Game during his stay in Phoenix.

2001: Hanging on the Prospect of Missing the Playoffs

With the Nets hanging on the prospect of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2001.

November 2002: Selected for 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: NBA Finals Appearance with the Nets

In 2002, Jason Kidd led the New Jersey Nets to the NBA Finals.

2002: failures in the 2002 FIBA World Championship

In 2008, the team, given the "Redeem team" moniker because of failures in the 2002 FIBA World Championship, 2004 Summer Olympics and 2006 FIBA World Championship, were once again crowned to be the best team in world basketball.

2002: Led Nets to NBA Finals

In the 2002–03 season, Jason Kidd lead the Nets to the NBA finals once again.

2003: Second NBA Finals Appearance with the Nets

In 2003, Jason Kidd led the New Jersey Nets to their second consecutive NBA Finals appearance.

2003: Participated at the 2003 FIBA Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament

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.

2003: Signed a 6-year deal with the Nets

In the 2003 offseason, Jason Kidd decided to stay with the Nets on a 6-year, $99 million deal.

July 1, 2004: Underwent Microfracture Surgery

On July 1, 2004, Jason Kidd underwent microfracture surgery to repair a damaged knee.

2004: Berth at the 2004 Olympics

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.

2004: Withdrew from the 2004 Olympic team

In 2004, Jason Kidd had to withdraw from the Olympic team due to another injury.

2004: Cal Retired Kidd's Jersey

In 2004, the University of California retired Jason Kidd's number 5 jersey.

2004: failures in the 2004 Summer Olympics

2005: Third Place Finish in the East

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.

2006: failures in the 2006 FIBA World Championship

January 9, 2007: Filed for divorce from Joumana

On January 9, 2007, Jason Kidd filed for divorce from his first wife, Joumana, citing "extreme cruelty" during their relationship, including intense jealousy, paranoia, and the threat of "false domestic abuse claims".

February 15, 2007: Joumana filed a counterclaim for divorce

On February 15, 2007, Joumana Kidd filed a counterclaim for divorce, alleging instances of abuse by Jason Kidd, including breaking her rib and damaging her hearing.

April 7, 2007: Teammates record triple-doubles in 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: Trade back to Dallas Announced

During the 2007-08 season, Jason Kidd was traded back to Dallas.

2007: Participated in the FIBA Americas Championship 2007

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.

January 28, 2008: Kidd reveals trade discussions

On January 28, 2008, Jason Kidd revealed that his agent had been in discussions with the Nets' front office regarding a potential trade.

February 13, 2008: Mavericks and Nets reach trade agreement

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.

February 19, 2008: Kidd traded to the Dallas Mavericks

On February 19, 2008, Jason Kidd was traded back to the Dallas Mavericks, the team that originally drafted him.

2008: Berth at the 2008 Olympics

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.

2008: Won gold medal at the 2008 Olympics

In 2008, Jason Kidd participated in the 2008 Olympics where the team went undefeated, winning their first gold medal since the 2000 Olympics.

2008: Second Olympic Gold Medal

In 2008, Jason Kidd secured his second gold medal in the Olympics with the U.S. national team.

2008: Traded back to Dallas

In the middle of the 2007–08 season, Jason Kidd was traded back to the Dallas Mavericks.

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: Mavericks highest standing finish

During the 2021–22 season, Kidd helped lead the Mavericks to a regular season record of 52–30, which earned them the fourth seed in the Western Conference standings. This was their highest standings finish since the 2010–11 season, when Kidd was a player for the Mavericks team that finished as the third seed.

June 12, 2011: Kidd wins NBA Championship

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.

September 10, 2011: Married Porschla Coleman

On September 10, 2011, Jason Kidd married Porschla Coleman, a former model.

2011: Mavericks standing finish

2011: NBA Championship with the Dallas Mavericks

In 2011, Jason Kidd won an NBA championship as a member of the Dallas Mavericks.

2011: Won NBA Championship with Dallas

In 2011, at age 38, Jason Kidd won his only NBA championship when the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in the finals.

2011: NBA Finals Appearance

In 2024, following a season where the Mavericks failed to reach the playoffs, Kidd led the Mavericks to their first NBA finals appearance since their 2011 championship-winning playoff run

January 31, 2012: Honored as One of the 35 Greatest McDonald's All Americans

On January 31, 2012, Jason Kidd was honored as one of the 35 Greatest McDonald's All Americans.

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.

June 3, 2013: Kidd Retires from NBA

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, replacing interim coach P. J. Carlesimo.

September 2013: Kidd Buys Minority Stake in Brooklyn Nets

In September 2013, Jason Kidd purchased 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 in a ceremony before a preseason game against the Miami Heat.

2013: Finished Playing Career with the New York Knicks

In 2013, Jason Kidd finished his playing career with the New York Knicks.

July 1, 2014: Bucks Secure 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.

November 19, 2014: Kidd Returns to Brooklyn Amidst Boos

On November 19, 2014, Jason Kidd was greeted with heavy boos and jeers in his return to Brooklyn as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.

2014: Mavericks regular season record

During the 2021–22 season, Kidd helped lead the Mavericks to a regular season record of 52–30, which earned them the fourth seed in the Western Conference standings. This was the Mavericks' 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 as he was scheduled to undergo hip surgery on December 21.

January 22, 2018: Bucks fire head coach 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.

2018: Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

In 2018, Jason Kidd was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

2018: Fired by the Milwaukee Bucks

Mid-season in 2018, Jason Kidd was fired as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks after coaching for four seasons.

July 31, 2019: Hired as assistant coach by the Los Angeles Lakers

On July 31, 2019, Jason Kidd was hired as an assistant coach by the Los Angeles Lakers.

2020: NBA Championship as Assistant Coach for the Los Angeles Lakers

In 2020, Jason Kidd won an NBA championship as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers.

2020: Won NBA Championship

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.

June 28, 2021: Hired as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks

On June 28, 2021, Jason Kidd was hired as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks after Rick Carlisle's resignation.

2021: Rejoined Mavericks as Head Coach

In 2021, Jason Kidd reunited with the Mavericks organization to become the franchise's head coach.

2021: Named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team

In 2021, Jason Kidd was honored as one of the league's greatest players by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.

2021: Ranked among the NBA's 75 greatest players of all time

In 2021, to commemorate the NBA's 75th Anniversary, The Athletic ranked their top 75 players of all time, naming Jason Kidd as the 36th greatest player in NBA history.