History of Jason Kidd in Timeline

Jason Kidd is a former professional basketball player and current head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. Considered one of the greatest point guards, he achieved numerous accolades, including 10-time NBA All-Star, six-time All-NBA Team selection, and nine-time All-Defensive Team selection. He secured an NBA championship with the Mavericks in 2011 and won two Olympic gold medals with the U.S. national team. Kidd was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018 and named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021, solidifying his legacy as an impactful figure in basketball.

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1960: California Last Conference Title

Before Jason Kidd joined, the University of California, Berkeley had not won a conference title since 1960.

1968: First Cal Player to be Named All-American since 1968

As a sophomore, Jason Kidd was selected a First Team All-American, the first Cal player to be so named since 1968.

March 23, 1973: Jason Kidd's Birth

On March 23, 1973, Jason Frederick Kidd was born. He would become a professional basketball coach and former player, widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards ever.

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1994: Enters 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: Rookie of the Year

In 1995, Grant Hill, who retired two days before Kidd in 2013, was co-Rookie of the Year.

1996: Traded to 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 All-Star Game Starter

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

1997: Improved Suns Win Total

In his first full season with the Suns, 1997-98, the team's win total improved by 16 games.

1998: All-Star Game

In 1998, Jason Kidd made the All-Star Game during his stay in Phoenix.

1998: League Assists Leader

In the 1998–99 season, Jason Kidd averaged 10.8 assists per game, becoming the league's assists leader.

1999: Suns Acquire Penny Hardaway

Before the start of the 1999-00 season, the Phoenix Suns acquired Penny Hardaway from the Orlando Magic with the hope of creating the best backcourt duo in the league.

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. Kidd averaged 7.4 ppg, 6.8 apg, 4.4 rpg, and 2.7 spg, leading the team in APG and SPG.

1999: All-NBA First Team

In 1999, Jason Kidd was voted to the All-NBA First Team and NBA All-Defensive Team during his stay in Phoenix.

1999: 50-Win Season for Knicks

The 2012-13 season was the first 50-win season for the New York Knicks since 1999.

2000: All-Star Game

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

2000: Tri-Captain for Team USA at Sydney Olympics

In 2000, Jason Kidd was appointed as one of Team USA's tri-captains for the 2000 Olympics at Sydney. The team went undefeated with an 8-0 record, resulting in a gold medal. Kidd averaged 6.0 ppg, 5.3 rpg, and had team highs of 4.4 apg, and 1.1 spg, with a FG% of 51.6 and 50% from three-point range.

2000: Won Gold Medal at Sydney Olympics

In 2000, Jason Kidd won a gold medal as part of the national team at the Sydney Olympics.

2000: Olympic Gold Medal

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

2000: Kidd Returns for Playoffs

Late in the 1999-00 regular season, Jason Kidd broke his ankle but returned during the playoffs to help his team beat the San Antonio Spurs and advance to the second round for the first time in his career.

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.

2000: 50-Win Season for Knicks

The 2012-13 season was the first 50-win season for the New York Knicks since 2000.

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 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, for Stephon Marbury, Johnny Newman, and Soumaila Samake.

2001: All-Star Game

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

2001: Joins New Jersey Nets

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

2001: Missing playoffs prospect

The Nets prospect of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2001.

November 2002: Withdrawal from 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

During the 2002–03 season, New Jersey enjoyed another stellar season, reaching the NBA finals once again.

2002: NBA Finals Appearance with the Nets

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

2003: Stays with the Nets

As an unrestricted free agent in the 2003 offseason, Jason Kidd decided to stay with the Nets on a 6-year, $99 million deal.

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 in FIBA Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament

In 2003, Jason Kidd participated in the FIBA Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico, where the team went 10-0, winning a gold medal and earning a spot at the 2004 Olympics. Kidd averaged 3.4 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 5.9 apg, and 1.2 spg, starting all 10 games.

July 1, 2004: Microfracture Surgery

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

2004: Withdrawal from Olympic Team

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

2004: Cal Retired Jason Kidd's Number 5 Jersey

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

2005: NBA All-Defensive First Team

In the 2005–06 season, Jason Kidd was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team for the fourth time in his career.

January 9, 2007: Filed for Divorce

On January 9, 2007, Jason Kidd filed for divorce from his first wife, Joumana, citing "extreme cruelty" during their relationship.

February 15, 2007: Counterclaim for Divorce

On February 15, 2007, Joumana Kidd filed a counterclaim for divorce, claiming that Jason, among instances of abuse, "broke her rib and damaged her hearing by smashing her head into the console of a car."

April 7, 2007: Triple-Doubles with Vince Carter

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

In 2007, Jason Kidd participated in the FIBA Americas Championship. Kidd helped the team to a 10-0 record where he brought home another gold medal and a berth at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. Kidd averaged 1.8 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 4.6 apg, and 1.3 spg. He also shot 60% from the field and 62.5% from three-point distance. Kidd led the entire tournament with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 9.20. With Kidd's help, Team USA averaged 116.7 ppg, and defeated their opponents by a margin of 39.5 ppg.

2007: Trade back to Dallas Mavericks

Mid-season of 2007-08, Jason Kidd was traded back to the Dallas Mavericks

January 28, 2008: Trade Request

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: Initial Trade Agreement Reached

On February 13, 2008, the Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey Nets initially agreed on a trade involving Jason Kidd and Malik Allen to Dallas.

February 19, 2008: Trade to Dallas Mavericks

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

2008: Participated in 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. The team, known as the "Redeem Team" because of previous failures, was crowned the best team in world basketball.

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 2008, Jason Kidd was traded back to the Dallas Mavericks during the season.

2008: Won Gold Medal at Beijing Olympics

In 2008, Jason Kidd won a gold medal as a member of the national team at the Beijing Olympics.

July 5, 2009: Verbal Commitment to 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 Pick

In 2010, one of the first-round draft picks the Mavericks gave to the Nets in return for Jason Kidd was used.

2010: Playoff Loss to Spurs

In 2010, the Mavericks, despite a strong regular season, lost to the San Antonio Spurs in six games in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

2010: Dirk Nowitzki's Injury

In the 2010 season, Dirk Nowitzki had a mid-season injury.

June 12, 2011: NBA Championship

On June 12, 2011, Jason Kidd won his first and only NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks, defeating the Miami Heat.

September 10, 2011: Married Porschla Coleman

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

2011: NBA Championship with the Dallas Mavericks

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

2011: Last Season with Mavericks

The 2011 season was Jason Kidd's last season with the Mavericks.

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: NBA Sportsmanship Award

On May 3, 2012, Jason Kidd won his first NBA Sportsmanship Award.

July 12, 2012: Signed with New York Knicks

On July 12, 2012, Jason Kidd signed with the New York Knicks after changing his mind about re-signing with the Mavericks.

July 15, 2012: Arrested for Driving While Intoxicated

On July 15, 2012, Jason Kidd was arrested by police in Southampton Town, New York, and charged with the misdemeanor of driving while intoxicated. His vehicle struck a telephone pole a few blocks from his home and ended up in the woods.

2012: Kidd Joins Knicks

In 2012, Jason Kidd played for the New York Knicks.

June 3, 2013: Retirement Announcement

On June 3, 2013, Jason Kidd announced his retirement from the NBA after one season with the Knicks and 19 seasons in the league.

June 12, 2013: 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: Minority Ownership Stake in Nets

In September 2013, Jason Kidd bought a minority ownership stake in the Brooklyn Nets from Jay-Z.

October 17, 2013: Jersey Retirement Ceremony

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: Retirement after Knicks Season

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

February 3, 2014: Eastern Conference Coach of the Month (January)

On February 3, 2014, Jason Kidd was named the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for January.

April 1, 2014: Eastern Conference Coach of the Month (March)

On April 1, 2014, Jason Kidd was named the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for March.

July 1, 2014: Secured Coaching Rights by Milwaukee Bucks

On July 1, 2014, the Milwaukee Bucks obtained Jason Kidd's coaching rights from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for two second-round draft picks.

November 19, 2014: Return to Brooklyn

On November 19, 2014, Jason Kidd's return to Brooklyn as the coach of the Milwaukee Bucks was met with boos and jeers.

2015: Bucks Draft Pick

In 2015, the Brooklyn Nets received a second-round draft pick from the Milwaukee Bucks as part of the deal for Kidd's coaching rights.

2017: Bucks Record

Jason Kidd was fired midway through the 2017-18 season after the Bucks posted a 23-22 record.

January 22, 2018: Fired by Bucks

On January 22, 2018, Jason Kidd was fired by the Milwaukee Bucks after the team posted a 23–22 record midway through the 2017–18 season.

2018: Fired from Milwaukee Bucks

In 2018, Jason Kidd was fired mid-season from his head coaching position with the Milwaukee Bucks after four seasons.

2018: Induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

In 2018, Jason Kidd was inducted as a player into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame along with Steve Nash and Grant Hill.

July 31, 2019: Hired as Assistant Coach

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

2019: Bucks Draft Pick

In 2019, the Brooklyn Nets received a second-round draft pick from the Milwaukee Bucks as part of the deal for Kidd's coaching rights.

2020: NBA Championship as Assistant Coach for the Lakers

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

June 28, 2021: Hired as Head Coach

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

2021: Returns to Mavericks as Head Coach

In 2021, Jason Kidd returned to the Dallas Mavericks organization as the franchise's head coach.

2021: Named to 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 in The Athletic's Top 75 NBA Players

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