History of Jason Kidd in Timeline
Jason Kidd is a highly decorated American basketball coach and former player, currently coaching the Dallas Mavericks. As a player, he was a dominant point guard, earning 10 All-Star selections, six All-NBA Team nods, and nine All-Defensive Team honors. He secured an NBA championship with the Mavericks in 2011 and two Olympic gold medals with the U.S. national team. Kidd's contributions to basketball have been recognized with two inductions into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and a place on the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
1960: California Golden Bears Last Conference Title
The University of California, Berkeley had not won a conference title since 1960, before Jason Kidd chose to attend the school.
1968: Last Cal Player Named First Team All-American Before Kidd
In 1968, before Kidd was named First Team All-American, it was the last time a Cal player had received that honor.
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.
1994: Drafted by the Dallas Mavericks
In 1994, Jason Kidd was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the first round as the second overall pick.
1994: Enters the NBA Draft
Jason Kidd opted to enter the NBA draft in 1994.
1995: NBA Rookie of the Year
In 1995, Jason Kidd shared NBA Rookie of the Year honors with Grant Hill of the Detroit Pistons. He also led the NBA in triple doubles that year.
1996: Trade to Phoenix Suns
During the 1996–97 season, Jason Kidd was traded to the Phoenix Suns with Tony Dumas and Loren Meyer.
1996: All-Star Game Starter
In the 1996 season, Jason Kidd was voted a starter in the All-Star Game.
1997: First Full Season with Phoenix Suns
In his first full season with the Phoenix Suns, in 1997–98, the team's win total improved by 16 games.
1998: All-Star Game Appearance
In 1998, Jason Kidd made an appearance in the All-Star Game as a player for the Phoenix Suns.
1998: Leads League in Assists
In the 1998–99 season, Jason Kidd averaged 10.8 assists per game to lead the league.
1999: Suns Acquire Penny Hardaway
Before the start of the 1999–00 season, the Phoenix Suns acquired Penny Hardaway, hoping to create the best backcourt duo in the league.
1999: NBA Assists Leader
From 1999 to 2001, Jason Kidd led the NBA in assists for three consecutive years as a player for the Phoenix Suns.
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: All-Star Game Appearance
In 2000, Jason Kidd made an appearance in the All-Star Game as a player for the Phoenix Suns.
2000: Named Tri-Captain and Wins Gold at Sydney Olympics
In 2000, Jason Kidd was appointed as one of Team USA's tri-captains for the 2000 Olympics at Sydney, where he led the team to an undefeated 8-0 record and a gold medal.
2000: Olympic Gold Medal
In 2000, Jason Kidd won a gold medal in the Olympics with the U.S. national team.
2000: Playoff Advancement with Suns
In 2000, despite injuries, Jason Kidd helped the Phoenix Suns beat the defending champion San Antonio Spurs and advance to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in his career.
2000: Personal Problems and Offensive Load
The 2000–01 season was affected by Jason Kidd's personal problems as he was charged with domestic abuse of his wife, and he took on more of the offensive load.
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, and was ordered to attend anger management classes.
June 28, 2001: Trade to the New Jersey Nets
On June 28, 2001, Jason Kidd, along with Chris Dudley, was traded to the New Jersey Nets for Stephon Marbury, Johnny Newman, and Soumaila Samake after five seasons in Phoenix.
2001: Joins the New Jersey Nets
In 2001, Jason Kidd began playing for the New Jersey Nets.
2001: All-Star Game Appearance
In 2001, Jason Kidd made an appearance in the All-Star Game as a player for the Phoenix Suns.
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, Carter and Kidd combined to fuel the team to a late regular season surge.
November 2002: Selected for USA Basketball Men's World Championship Team, Withdraws Due to Injury
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.
2003: NBA Finals Appearance with the Nets
In 2003, Jason Kidd led the New Jersey Nets to their second consecutive NBA Finals appearance.
2003: Participates in 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, a gold medal, and a berth at the 2004 Olympics.
2003: Kidd Stays with the Nets
In the 2003 offseason, Jason Kidd decided to stay with the New Jersey Nets on a 6-year, $99 million deal as an unrestricted free agent.
July 1, 2004: Microfracture Surgery
On July 1, 2004, Jason Kidd underwent microfracture surgery to repair a damaged knee.
2004: Withdraws from Olympic Team Due to Injury
In 2004, Jason Kidd had to withdraw from the Olympic team due to another injury.
2004: Cal Retires Jason Kidd's Jersey
In 2004, the University of California, Berkeley 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: Files for Divorce from Joumana
On January 9, 2007, Jason Kidd filed for divorce from his first wife, Joumana, citing "extreme cruelty" during their relationship.
February 15, 2007: Joumana Files Counterclaim for Divorce
On February 15, 2007, Joumana Kidd filed a counterclaim for divorce, alleging instances of abuse by Jason Kidd.
April 7, 2007: Kidd and Carter record triple-doubles
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 while playing for the Nets.
2007: Participated in FIBA Americas Championship
In 2007, Jason Kidd participated in the FIBA Americas Championship, helping the team achieve a 10-0 record, winning a gold medal, and securing a berth at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.
2007: Traded back to Dallas
In the middle of the 2007-08 season, Jason Kidd was traded back to the Dallas Mavericks.
January 28, 2008: Kidd's agent discusses trade with 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 trade agreement
On February 13, 2008, the Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey Nets initially agreed on a trade involving Jason Kidd and Malik Allen, but the trade fell through due to contract issues.
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: Earned Berth at 2008 Olympics
In 2007, Jason Kidd participated in the FIBA Americas Championship, helping the team to earn a berth at the 2008 Olympics.
2008: Wins 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, earning the "Redeem Team" moniker.
2008: Traded back to Dallas
In 2008, Jason Kidd was traded back to the Dallas Mavericks during the season.
2008: Second Olympic Gold Medal
In 2008, Jason Kidd won a second gold medal in the Olympics with the U.S. national team.
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, with the three-year deal worth over $25 million.
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 in the NBA Finals.
September 10, 2011: Marries Porschla Coleman
On September 10, 2011, Jason Kidd married Porschla Coleman, a former model.
2011: NBA Championship with the Dallas Mavericks
At age 38, in 2011, Jason Kidd won his only NBA championship when the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals.
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 on a 3-year deal after initially planning to re-sign with the 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 the 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, succeeding interim coach P. J. Carlesimo.
September 2013: Kidd buys minority ownership stake in 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 and raised it to the rafters during a ceremony before a preseason game against the Miami Heat.
2013: Retirement from Playing Career
In 2013, Jason Kidd finished his playing career with the New York Knicks.
February 3, 2014: Kidd named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for January
On February 3, 2014, Jason Kidd was awarded the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for January.
April 1, 2014: Kidd named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for March
On April 1, 2014, Jason Kidd was named the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for March, becoming the fourth coach to win both Player and Coach of the Month honors.
July 1, 2014: Bucks acquire Kidd's coaching rights
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 in 2015 and 2019.
November 19, 2014: Kidd's return to Brooklyn
On November 19, 2014, Jason Kidd was met with boos and jeers upon his return to Brooklyn as the coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.
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, with assistant coach Joe Prunty serving as the interim coach during his recovery.
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.
2018: Induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
In 2018, Jason Kidd was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for his individual career.
2018: Fired by the Milwaukee Bucks
Mid-season in 2018, Jason Kidd was fired from his head coach position with the Milwaukee Bucks.
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 Lakers
In 2020, Jason Kidd won an NBA championship as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers.
2020: Second NBA Championship
In 2020, Jason Kidd won his second NBA championship when the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat in six games during the NBA Finals, marking his first championship as a coach.
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, succeeding Rick Carlisle.
2021: Returns to Mavericks as Head Coach
In 2021, Jason Kidd reunited with the Dallas Mavericks organization to become the franchise's head coach.
2021: Named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team
In 2021, Jason Kidd was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, honoring him as one of the league's greatest players.
2021: Ranked 36th Greatest Player in NBA History by The Athletic
In 2021, to commemorate the NBA's 75th Anniversary, The Athletic ranked Jason Kidd as the 36th greatest player in NBA history.
2022: Mavericks reach Western Conference Finals
In 2022, Kidd led the Mavericks to their first two playoff series wins since their 2011 NBA championship, defeating the Utah Jazz and the Phoenix Suns before falling to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference finals.
May 6, 2024: Mavericks Signed Kidd to Contract Extension
On May 6, 2024, the Mavericks signed Jason Kidd to a multi-year contract extension.
2024: Mavericks reach NBA Finals
In 2024, Jason Kidd led the Mavericks to the NBA Finals in his third season as head coach.
April 24, 2025: Joins Ownership Group of Everton
On April 24, 2025, it was announced that Jason Kidd had joined the ownership group of English Premier League club Everton.
October 15, 2025: Kidd Agrees to Contract Extension with Mavericks
On October 15, 2025, Jason Kidd and the Mavericks agreed to a multi-year contract extension.
2025: Hall of Fame Induction as part of the Redeem Team
In 2025, Jason Kidd is scheduled to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the Redeem Team.
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