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. 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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1968: First Cal Player Named All-American Since 1968

Jason Kidd became the first Cal player to be named a First Team All-American since 1968.

1995: Shared NBA Rookie of the Year Honors

In 1995, Jason Kidd shared NBA Rookie of the Year honors with Grant Hill of the Detroit Pistons.

1996: Voted as an All-Star Game Starter

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

1997: Improved Team Win Total with the Suns

In Jason Kidd's first full season with the Suns in 1997–98, the team's win total improved by 16 games.

1998: Assists Leader

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.

1999: Participated in the 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.

1999: All-Star Game

Jason Kidd made the All-Star Game in 1999. However, it was not held that year because of a lockout.

2000: Earned a berth at the Olympics

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

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

2000: Tri-captain for 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.

2000: Olympic Gold Medal

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

2000: Won first gold medal since 2000 Olympics

In 2008, Jason Kidd participated in the 2008 Olympics where the team went undefeated, winning their first gold medal since the 2000 Olympics.

2000: Won gold medal at the 2000 Sydney 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.

2001: All-Star Game

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

2002: NBA Finals Appearance with the Nets

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

2002: Led Nets to NBA Finals

In the 2002–03 season, Jason Kidd lead the Nets to the NBA finals once again.

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 at the 2003 FIBA Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament

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.

2004: 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.

2004: Cal Retired Kidd's Jersey

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

April 7, 2007: Teammates record triple-doubles in same game

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 the FIBA Americas Championship 2007

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.

2008: Berth at the 2008 Olympics

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.

2008: Won 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.

2008: Second Olympic Gold Medal

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

June 12, 2011: Kidd wins NBA Championship

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.

2011: NBA Championship with the Dallas Mavericks

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

2011: Won NBA Championship with Dallas

In 2011, at age 38, Jason Kidd won his only NBA championship when the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in the 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 in a ceremony before a preseason game against the Miami Heat.

2018: Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

In 2018, Jason Kidd was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

2020: NBA Championship as Assistant Coach for the Los Angeles Lakers

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

2020: Won NBA Championship

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.

2021: Named to the 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 among the NBA's 75 greatest players of all time

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.