A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jason Kidd.
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.
Jason Kidd became the first Cal player to be named a First Team All-American since 1968.
In 1995, Jason Kidd shared NBA Rookie of the Year honors with Grant Hill of the Detroit Pistons.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 2004, the University of California retired Jason Kidd's number 5 jersey.
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.
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 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.
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 January 31, 2012, Jason Kidd was honored as one of the 35 Greatest McDonald's All Americans.
On May 3, 2012, Jason Kidd won his first NBA Sportsmanship Award.
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.
In 2018, Jason Kidd was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
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.
In 2021, Jason Kidd was honored as one of the league's greatest players by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
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.
In 2022, Jason Kidd led the Dallas Mavericks to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since their 2011 NBA championship.
In 2024, during Jason Kidd's third season as head coach, the Dallas Mavericks reached the NBA Finals.
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