Jason Kidd: A Legendary Point Guard's NBA Journey
Early Life and Career
Birth and Early Years
Jason Frederick Kidd was born on March 23, 1973, in San Francisco, California. He displayed immense talent in basketball from a young age.
High School Career
Kidd attended St. Joseph Notre Dame High School, where he led his team to the state championship in 1991.
College Career
University of California, Berkeley
Kidd played for the California Golden Bears from 1992 to 1994. He was named Pac-10 Player of the Year in 1994 and led the team to the NCAA Tournament.
NBA Career
Draft and Early Years
Kidd was selected second overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1994 NBA draft. He quickly established himself as one of the league's top point guards.
New Jersey Nets (1996-2001)
In 1996, Kidd was traded to the New Jersey Nets, where he led the team to back-to-back NBA Finals appearances in 2002 and 2003.
Return to Dallas (2008-2012)
Kidd returned to the Mavericks in 2008 and played a key role in their 2011 NBA championship victory.
New York Knicks (2012-2013)
Kidd spent one season with the New York Knicks in 2012-2013.
Retirement and Legacy
Kidd retired from the NBA in 2013 after a successful 19-year career. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018.
Coaching Career
Brooklyn Nets Head Coach (2013-2014)
Kidd began his coaching career as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets in 2013.
Milwaukee Bucks Head Coach (2014-2018)
In 2014, Kidd became the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, leading them to the playoffs in each of his four seasons.
Dallas Mavericks Head Coach (2021-Present)
Kidd returned to the Dallas Mavericks as head coach in 2021.
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