Jason Kidd

Jason Frederick Kidd is a basketball coach and a former American professional basketball player who played for the Dallas Mavericks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Kidd had a long and successful NBA career, playing for several teams, including the Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, New Jersey Nets, and New York Knicks. He is currently the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. Kidd is a 1-Time NBA Champion in 2011, 10-Time NBA All-Star, 5 Time All-NBA First Team member, 4-Time All-NBA Defensive First Team. He also won two Olympic gold medals with Team USA in 2000 and 2008.

Early Life

He went to the St. Joseph Notre Dame High School in Alameda, California, where he groomed his basketball skills and led his team to two state championships and was named California's Mr. Basketball in 1992. Kidd played his college basketball at the University of California, Berkeley. In his freshman year, Kidd averaged 13.0 points, 7.7 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.8 steals per game. He set an NCAA record for most steals by a freshman with 110 and earned national freshman of the year honors and a spot on the All-Pac-10 team. In his sophomore year, Kidd averaged 16.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.1 steals, and 9.1 assists. He was selected first team All-American as well as Pac-10 player of the year and after a successful college career he was selected second overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1994 NBA Draft.

NBA Journey

Kidd was drafted as the 2nd overall pick in the 1994 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. In his rookie season, he averaged 11.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 7.7 assists and led the NBA in triple-doubles. He was named co-NBA Rookie of the Year along with Grant Hill. Kidd was traded to the Phoenix Suns in 1996. After 5 seasons with the Suns, he was traded to the New Jersey Nets in 2001. Under Kidd's guidance, the young Nets team prospered through the playoffs reaching the 2002 NBA Finals where they got swept by Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant's Los Angeles lakers.

Kidd and the Nets enjoyed another stellar season under Kidd's leadership in the 2002–03 season, reaching their second consecutive NBA Finals where they lost to Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs in 6 games. After the season, Kidd signed a 6-year, $99 million deal with the Nets. In the 2006-2007 postseason, Kidd averaged 14.6 points, 10.9 assists, and 10.9 rebounds in twelve playoff games, becoming just the third NBA Player to average a triple-double in multiple playoff series and just the second player in NBA history to average a triple-double for an entire postseason.

Kidd returned to the Dallas Mavericks in 2008 for his second stint with the franchise. Kidd won his first NBA Championship in 2011 as the Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in 6 games. With this victory, Kidd became the oldest starting point guard ever to lead his team to the championship. Kidd signed with the New York Knicks in 2011. He decided to retire from the NBA in 2013.

With an exceptional ability to pass and rebound the ball, Kidd always remained close to scoring a triple-double. He ranks third in both all-time regular season triple-doubles leaders and all-time playoff triple-doubles leaders with 107 and 11 respectively. He is also second on the NBA all-time lists in career assists and steals and ninth on the 3-point field goals made category. Kidd is also a 2-time Olympic Gold Medallist and a member of Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Awards and Achievements

Records

• One of only four players in NBA history with at least 15,000 points, 10,000 assists, and 7,000 rebounds (along with Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, and LeBron James)

• Jason Kidd is considered one of the greatest passers in NBA history. He recorded a total of 12,091 assists throughout his career, which ranks second on the NBA's all-time assists list, behind only John Stockton.

• He recorded a total of 107 triple-doubles throughout his career, which ranks third all-time behind Oscar Robertson and Russell Westbrook.

Net Worth

The former NBA player and the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks has a net worth of $90 million. During his playing career, Kidd earned over $190 million in salary alone, making him one of the highest-paid players in NBA history. He also has endorsement deals with various companies, including Nike and Pepsi, and has invested in several business ventures, including restaurants and real estate. Additionally, he has worked as a television analyst and head coach, both of which have contributed to his overall net worth.

Family

Jason Kidd was born to Steve and Anne Kiddon on March 23, 1973, in San Francisco, California, USA. His father, Steve Kidd, was an amateur basketball player, while his mother, Anne Kidd, was a homemaker. Jason has two siblings, a brother named Chris and a sister named Kim. After divorcing Joumana Kidd, Jason Kidd married Porschla Coleman, a former model and TV host, and they have two children together.

Wife

Jason kidd has been married twice. Firstly married his college partner Joumana Kidd with whom he has three children : Trey, Miah, and Jazelle but after some unresolvable reasons the couple take divorce in 2007. In 2011, Kidd married Porschla Coleman, a former model and TV host. The couple has two children together: Chance and Noah. They have been together since and have been seen attending various events together.