Jason Frederick Kidd born March 23, 1973 is an American basketball coach and former player. He is currently the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). source
Jason Frederick Kidd born March 23, 1973 is an American basketball coach and former player. He is currently the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
He won an NBA Championship in 2011 as a member of the Dallas Mavericks, source
He won an NBA Championship in 2011 as a member of the Dallas Mavericks,
He was a two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner during his pro career, as part of Team USA in 2000 and 2008. source
He was a two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner during his pro career, as part of Team USA in 2000 and 2008.
Kidd shared Rookie of the Year honors with Grant Hill during his first season. In 1996, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns. source
Kidd shared Rookie of the Year honors with Grant Hill during his first season. In 1996, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns.
He injured himself in his first game with the Suns and had to miss more than 20 games. After this initial rough start, source
He injured himself in his first game with the Suns and had to miss more than 20 games. After this initial rough start,
In 2000, Kidd joined the USA Olympic Basketball team. source
In 2000, Kidd joined the USA Olympic Basketball team.
He led the Nets to two consecutive NBA Finals appearances in 2002 and 2003. source
He led the Nets to two consecutive NBA Finals appearances in 2002 and 2003.
In 2004, Kidd returned to the U.S. Olympic basketball team at the Summer Games in Beijing, taking home a bronze medal source
In 2004, Kidd returned to the U.S. Olympic basketball team at the Summer Games in Beijing, taking home a bronze medal
Jason Kidd losing to Italy (silver) source
Jason Kidd losing to Italy (silver)
Jason Kidd losing to Argentina (gold). source
Jason Kidd losing to Argentina (gold).
In 2008, the U.S. team, again with Kidd, took home the gold. source
In 2008, the U.S. team, again with Kidd, took home the gold.
In 2012, Kidd headed east to join the New York Knicks. He signed a three-year contract with the team that July, reportedly worth $9.5 million. source
In 2012, Kidd headed east to join the New York Knicks. He signed a three-year contract with the team that July, reportedly worth $9.5 million.
Jason Kidd retired and returned a week later as head coach for the now Brooklyn Nets. source
Jason Kidd retired and returned a week later as head coach for the now Brooklyn Nets.
Kidd's ability to pass and rebound made him a regular triple-double threat. source
Kidd's ability to pass and rebound made him a regular triple-double threat.
He finished his career also ranked second on the NBA all-time lists in career assists and steals and fifth in the 3-point field goals made category. source
He finished his career also ranked second on the NBA all-time lists in career assists and steals and fifth in the 3-point field goals made category.
