Jason Kidd's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

1995: Rookie of the Year

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

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: 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.

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.

2001: All-Star Game

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

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: 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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

2011: NBA Championship with the Dallas Mavericks

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.