Jason Kidd's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jason Kidd.

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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: All-Star Game Starter

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

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: 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.

2001: All-Star Game Appearance

In 2001, Jason Kidd made an appearance in the All-Star Game as a player for the Phoenix Suns.

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.

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.

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.

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: Second Olympic Gold Medal

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.