Jason Kidd

At 51 years old, Jason Kidd has this physical status:

Jason Frederick Kidd (born March 23, 1973) is an American professional basketball coach and former player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Kidd, a 10-time NBA All-Star member and a nine-time NBA All-Defensive Team member, was the former point guard in the NBA and a nine-time NBA All-Star and a nine-time NBA All-Defensive Team member.

He won the NBA Championship in 2011 as a member of the Dallas Mavericks, and he was a two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner during his pro career as part of Team USA in 2000 and 2008.

He was inducted as a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Kidd appeared in college basketball for the California Golden Bears and was drafted second overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the 1994 NBA draft.

In his first season with the Mavericks, he was named co-NBA Rookie of the Year.

Kidd appeared for the Phoenix Suns and later for the New Jersey Nets from 1996 to 2008.

In 2002 and 2003, he led the Nets to two straight NBA Finals appearances.

Kidd was traded to Dallas in the middle of the 2007-08 season.

When Dallas defeated Miami in the 2011 NBA Finals at age 38, Kidd captured his second NBA championship.

He played for the New York Knicks in 2013 and ended his playing career.

He became the head coach of the Nets in the following season, who had relocated from New Jersey to Brooklyn.

He was drafted to the Milwaukee Bucks after one season, where he coached for four seasons until being fired mid-season in 2018. Kidd's ability to pass and rebound made him a regular triple-double threat in the NBA, finishing third all-time in the NBA for regular season triple-doubles with a career high of 107 and third in playoff triple-doubles with a career total of 11.

He ranks second on the NBA all-time list in career assists and thefts, as well as ninth in 3-point field goals made.

Early life

Kidd was born in San Francisco and grew in Oakland's upper middle class neighborhood. Steve's father, who was African-American, and Anne, his mother, is Irish-American. Kidd was heavily sought after AAU clubs and tourneys, winning numerous all-star and MVP awards as a youth. He attended the East Oakland Youth Development Center and frequented Oakland's city courts, where he often found himself pitted against future NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton.

Kidd, a student at St. Joseph Notre Dame High School in Alameda, led the Pilots to consecutive state championships, winning 25 points, ten assists, 7 rebounds, and 7 steals during his senior season. He also received a number of individual awards, including the Naismith Award as the country's top high school athlete, during the year, and was named Player of the Year by PARADE and USA Today. Kidd, the all-time prep leader with assists (1,155) and the state's seventh-best career scorer (2,661 points), was named California Player of the Year for the second time and also a McDonald's All-American. Kidd was named as one of the 35 Greatest McDonald's All Americans on January 31, 2012, and he was honoured.

Kidd stunned many readers and pundits alike by deciding to attend the University of California, Berkeley, a school that was coming off a 10-18 season and hadn't won a conference title since 1960—over a number of top-ranked collegiate programs, including the University of California, Los Angeles, the University of Kentucky, the University of Kansas, and Ohio State University, each under intensely publicized recruiting process.

Personal life

In 1997, Kidd married Joumana, his first wife. He was arrested and pleaded guilty to a domestic violence charge for attacking her in January 2001. Kidd was required to attend anger control classes for six months as part of his probation. The kidd completed the mandatory training and began attending on his own. He and his wife were both active in their church and were thought to have completely reconciled. The incident, on the other hand, could lead to the Suns' trade of Kidd to the Nets this year. Kidd filed for divorce on January 9, 2007, citing "complete cruelty" during their marriage. The divorce was motivated by a mixture of extreme jealousy, fear, and the threat of "true domestic assault allegations." Joumana Kidd filed a counterclaim for divorce on February 15, 2007, alleging that the NBA player, "broke her ribs, and damaged her hearing by smashing her head against a car's console." The couple have three children.

Kidd married Porschla Coleman, a former model, on September 10, 2011.

Kidd was arrested by Southampton Town police on July 15, 2012, and charged with driving while intoxicated. Around 2 a.m., the kidd's vehicle struck a telephone pole a few blocks away from his house and ended up in the woods, and officers were determined to be under police pressure.

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Playing career

The Dallas Mavericks selected Kidd as the second pick overall, behind Glenn Robinson of Purdue and just ahead of Duke's Grant Hill. He averaged 11.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 7.7 assists in his first year as a NBA Rookie of the Year in 1995 with Hill of the Detroit Pistons, sharing 1995 NBA Rookie of the Year awards. They ended the season with the lowest record in the NBA at 13–69, the year before the Mavericks drafted Kidd. The Mavericks' first season as Kidd's first season was a success, with a 36-46 record in 23 games.

In the 1996 All-Star Game, Kidd was named a starter for the first time. The move most people associated with in his first two years with the Mavericks was "the baseball card." Kidd, Jim Jackson, and Jamal Mashburn were among Dallas' "Three J's" members. Things went sour for the trio after promising starts. The Mavericks were forced to take a step backwards rather than forward, due to Mashburn's injury and worsened personal ties. The Mavericks' decision to fire their young star right away in their third season in the league stemmed from Kidd's continuing issues with the coaches.

During the 1996-1997 season, Kidd was traded to the Phoenix Suns with Tony Dumas and Loren Meyer for Michael Finley, A. C. Green, and Sam Cassell. The team's win total increased by 16 games in his first full season with the Suns in 1997-98. With Kidd often leading a small lineup of four guards (Kidd, Kevin Johnson, Rex Chapman, and Steve Nash) playing at center, the Suns, who ended the season with a 56–26 record, had been lauded for their fast-paced style of play, with Kidd, Kevin Johnson, Rex Chapman, and Steve Nash) being on the floor at the same time with Antonio McDyess playing at center. The San Antonio Spurs defeated Phoenix in the first round of the playoffs, led by their Hall of Fame Twin Towers duo David Robinson and Tim Duncan.

Kidd averaged 10.8 assists per game in the 1998–99 season, dethroning Washington's Rod Strickland as the league's assists leader. He also led the NBA with seven triple-doubles (the remainder of the league had just 11) and finished second in the NBA with 41.2 minutes per game (behind Allen Iverson's 41.5 mpg). Kidd averaged career highs in points (16.9 ppg), field goal percentage (.444), rebounds (6.8 rpg, best among NBA guards), and steals (2.28 spg, fourth in the NBA) in ten different statistical categories. In all seven of the games in which he had triple-doubles, the Suns won all seven of the games.

Penny Hardaway of the Orlando Magic was acquired by the Suns before the 1999–00 season in the hopes of creating the best backcourt pairing in the league. Kidd and Hardaway's combination in the starting lineup was often described as the BackCourt 2000. Despite a decent 53–29 record, the Suns' season was marred by injuries to both of their superstars. Kidd, who broke his ankle early in the regular season, returned to help his team beat the defending champion San Antonio Spurs and advance to the second round for the first time in his career. Tim Duncan was out of the playoffs because he injured his meniscus shortly before the regular season and was unable to participate in the playoffs.

Kidd's personal woes were a factor in the 2000–01 season as he was charged with domestic assault of his wife. The Suns, who struggled in the middle of the season, recorded a 15–6 record to help them win their second straight championship. Since his coworkers advised him not to be more selfish, Kidd took on more of the offensive load. He played 30-plus points six times on the year and five times in the last 19 games. He scored 36, 32, and 31 in three games in mid-March, the first time he had ever played in consecutive 30-point games.

Kidd played the All-Star Game in 1998, 2000, and 2001 (in 1999, it was not held due to a lockout), and he led the NBA in assists for three years (1999-2001). Kidd earned the title of league's best playmaker as he was named to the All-NBA First Team and NBA All-Defensive Team for the third year in a row (1999–2001).

Kidd and Chris Dudley were traded to the New Jersey Nets for Stephon Marbury, Johnny Newman, and Soumaila Samake on June 28, 2001, after five seasons in Phoenix, in which the team made the playoffs each year. Kidd joined the franchise as the team was assemble around a sophomore Kenyon Martin, veterans Kerry Kittles and Keith Van Horn, as well as rookie Richard Jefferson, Jason Collins, and Brandon Armstrong, who came from the draft-day trade for the seventh pick Eddie Griffin. Kidd led the Nets to a 52–30 finish in 2001, a 26-game improvement from the season before and the first 50-win season in the franchise's NBA history. He was selected to the All-NBA First Team and finished second to Tim Duncan of the Spurs in MVP voting. Several commentators and fans have argued that Kidd deserved to win the award due to his presence in New Jersey—transforming the Nets from perennial league doormats to championship contenders in the space of a single training camp.

The young Nets team lasted through the playoffs, gained the Eastern Conference championship, and advanced to the franchise's first-ever appearance in the NBA Finals under Kidd's leadership. Along the way, they had some memorable moments, including a double overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers in the pivotal Game 5. Reggie Miller of Indiana sparked the first overtime with a 35-foot three-pointer at the buzzer and a two-handed dunk, but the Nets eventually defeated Indiana 120–109. In the fourth quarter and overtimes, Kidd scored 20 of his then-best 31 points. The Nets then faced the Boston Celtics in the Conference Finals after defeating the Charlotte Hornets 4–1. The Celtics came back from a 21-point deficit to win the crucial Game 3 in a series that saw them lead by 2–1 series. However, the Nets won three straight games, while Kidd averaged a triple double for the entire season. The Nets were swept in four games by Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant's Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals.

In the 2002–03 season, New Jersey enjoyed another banner season under Kidd's leadership, when the team finished 49–33 and reached the NBA finals for the second time. Kidd had his best scoring season in 18.7 points per game and led the league in assists with 8.9 per game. This time, Kidd was selected to the All-NBA Second Team for the Second Time. After splitting the first four games with the Milwaukee Bucks, the Nets maintained a 10-game winning streak, while the Celtics and the Detroit Pistons defeated the Celtics and the Pistons in their second straight NBA Finals appearance. And though the series was tied after the first four games, New Jersey lost in six games to Tim Duncan's San Antonio Spurs in the Finals.

Kidd is expected to play for the defending champion Spurs and replace Tony Parker as their starting point guard in the 2003 offseason as an unrestricted free agent. Parker, who was still a young and inexperienced boy, was said to have "limitations" in his sport that Kidd did not have. However, Kidd signed a six-year, $99 million contract with the Nets. Kidd averaged 15.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 9.2 assists in the 2003–04 season (leading the league in assists for the second year in a row). For the fifth time in his career, Kidd, the Nets' leader, was voted to the All-NBA First Team. They did not progress to the Conference Semifinals against the Detroit Pistons, the eventual champions of the playoffs, but they did not advance to the playoffs. In the decisive Game 7, the kidd was scoreless, despite playing with a serious knee injury.

Kidd underwent microfracture surgery to repair a fractured knee on July 1, 2004. He made a complete recovery and returned to the court for the 2004-05 season, when the Nets acquired veteran swingman Vince Carter from the Toronto Raptors. With the Nets anxious about losing the playoffs for the first time since 2001, and with Jefferson missing, Carter and Kidd helped the team to fuel a late season rally that allowed them to leap over the Cleveland Cavaliers for their eighth and final playoff spot in the East. In the first round, the Nets were eliminated in four games to the top-seeded Miami Heat.

Kidd averaged 13.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.4 assists in the 2005–06 season. The Nets clinched their fourth Atlantic Division title in five seasons, thanks to He and Carter's record in the East. The Nets ended the Cleveland Cavaliers' winning streak in April after the Cleveland Cavaliers' 14 wins in a row. For the fourth time in his career, Kidd was selected to the NBA All-Defensive First Team. In the first round of the playoffs, the Nets defeated Indiana Pacers in six games, but the Miami Heat, the eventual champions, later defeated them in the Conference Semifinals.

During the 2006–07 season, Kidd and teammate Vince Carter were named a reserve for the NBA All-Star game. Kidd played the game despite a strained back, and Joe Johnson was brought on to the roster. Kidd and Carter became the first teammates to record triple-doubles in the same game since Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen did it in 1989 for the Chicago Bulls. As the Nets defeated the Toronto Raptors in six games in the first round of the 2006-07 postseason Kidd averaged 14.0 points, 13.2 assists, 10.0 rebounds, and 2.0 steals. Wilt Chamberlain and Magic Johnson were the only players in NBA history to record a triple-double in multiple playoff series. In 12 playoff games, Kidd averaged 14.6 points, 10.9 assists, and 10.9 rebounds. He became the second NBA player to record a triple-double in the entire postseason. Despite Kidd's best efforts, the Nets were defeated in six games by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Kidd was the third player to reach a triple-double in three straight games since 1989. In a 115–99 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats, he did so for his 97th triple-double in his career. Kidd was selected by the fans to start as a guard along with Dwyane Wade in the 2008 All-Star game in New Orleans. Kidd had been mentioned in trade rumors, particularly to the Los Angeles Lakers, but the team was unable to fork over their young center Andrew Bynum as a result. Kidd revealed on January 28, 2008 that his agent had been discussing a trade with the Nets' front office. Kidd was signed to the Dallas Mavericks on February 19, 2008, the team that had originally drafted him.

The Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey Nets came to an agreement on a trade for Devin Harris, Devean George, Jerry Stackhouse, DeSagana Diop, Maurice Ager, and two first-round drafts picks (in 2008 and 2010), but the transaction fell through when George invoked his (Early) Bird rights, as was promised in his contract at the time. The trade was retooled, with Trenton Hassell replacing George, and Keith Van Horn, who had promised to come out of retirement, replacing Stackhouse, because NBA officials warned the Mavericks that if Stackhouse were to remain in the team, he would not resign with the team if the Nets decided to buy out his contract. Antoine Wright was also included in the retooled trade plan (the two teams had agreed on a separate contract that would have sent Wright to the Mavericks for a 2008 second-round pick, but the two teams were ultimately able to include him in the Kidd trade). Kidd, along with Allen and Wright for Van Horn, was traded to the Mavericks in February 19, 2008 (via a signing and trade agreement). Harris, Diop, Hassell, Ager, and first round picks in 2008 and 2010.

The Mavericks hoped that Kidd would lead the team, which had been labeled as weak physically and financially disadvantaged for years, and that it would help Dallas and its franchisee Dirk Nowitzki win their first NBA Championship. Kidd, who was already a member of the Mavericks, appeared in the 2008 NBA All-Star Game as a starter, despite the fact that he had not been officially announced as a starter prior to the game. Following the trade, the Mavericks made a good playoff push, but they were only able to guarantee the seventh seed in the highly competitive Western Conference despite a 51-31 record. They were eliminated in five games in the first round after Chris Paul's New Orleans Hornets defeated them.

Kidd and the Mavericks got off to a rocky start in the first 15 games, losing eight out of the first 15 games; however, the team finished the season well, winning the sixth seed in the playoffs with a 50-32 record. Kidd finished third in the league in steals with 2.0 per game, his highest rate in six years. The Mavericks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the playoffs, with Kidd leading the team in assists in just one game; the Mavericks reached the Conference Semifinals for the first time since 2006. The Mavs lost in five games to the Denver Nuggets, ending Kidd's season.

Kidd verbally committed to re-signing with the Mavericks on July 5, 2009, after being pursued in vain by the New York Knicks. According to reports, the three-year contract was worth more than $25 million, none of which was fully guaranteed. The Mavericks finished second in the Western Conference in the first year of Kidd's new deal in the 2009–10 season, with a 55–27 record in the first year. However, the Mavericks lost in six games to the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2010 NBA playoffs, bringing another disappointment. Kidd had a flu right before the series began, which might have impacted his physical health. After games 5 and 6 and skipped the team's final meeting, he did not talk to journalists.

Kidd triumphed the NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks on June 12, 2011, defeating NBA All-Stars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and the Miami Heat. It was the first and only championship in his career after competing and losing in two separate NBA finals. Despite a mid-season injury to Dirk Nowitzki and a season-ending surgery for their starting small forward Caron Butler, the 2010–11 season was the best for the Mavs in Kidd's history, with a 57–25 record in the regular season. The Mavs defeated the Celtics by three points with 2.5 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter on Sunday, extending their winning streak to seven games. Kidd hit a three-pointer with 2.5 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.

With a score of 42 points in the first two playoff games against the Portland Trail Blazers, Kidd sparked the Mavericks' remarkable run. Dallas beat the series 4–2. With Kidd successfully guarding Kobe Bryant in pivotal moments of close games 1 and 3, the Mavs then beat the Los Angeles Lakers, a two-time defending champion, who has surpassed him in a thrilling series of close games 1 and 3. Kidd was partially responsible for the protection of youth and athletic stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook in the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In overtime in Game 4's win over Oklahoma City, Kidd scored a tie-breaking three-pointer, giving his team a 3–1 lead. Dallas defeated Oklahoma in five games. Despite trailing the Heat two games to one at one time, the Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in six games in the NBA Finals. Kidd was summoned to assist superstars Dwyane Wade and LeBron James at various times. During the Mavericks' 21-game championship run, Kidd averaged 9.3 points, 7.3 assists, 4.5 steals, and 1.9 steals per game. He was the first starting point guard to lead his team to the championship at 38 years old.

The 2011–12 season was the last for Kidd in the Mavericks uniform, despite being cut short by a lockout. The defending champions were defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the 2012 NBA playoffs, with 39-year-old Kidd averageing career lows in minutes, points, and assists for the regular season. Kidd received his first NBA Sportsmanship Award on May 3, 2012.

Kidd signed with the New York Knicks on July 12, 2012. Kidd, who had verbally agreed to re-sign with the Mavericks, had changed his mind and signed a 3-year contract with the Knicks. Kidd had been expected to serve as a mentor to Jeremy Lin, but it was expected that Kidd would act as a backup to Raymond Felton at the point guard position after Lin left the Houston Rockets. However, during the preseason, the Knicks head coach Mike Woodson decided to start the season with both playmakers and Kidd adjusting more to the shooting guard position.

With the new backcourt pairings in the lineup, the Knicks opened the 2012–13 season with an 18–5 record, while Kidd averaged 9.0 points per game on 44 percent three-point shooting in the first two months of the season. In December, a Kidd who was almost 40 years old was asked to play almost 33 minutes per game. New York closed the season with 54 victories, an 18-game jump from the previous season. It was their first 50-win season since 1999–2000. The Knicks advanced to the second round of the playoffs, but they lost in six games to the Indiana Pacers. In his last ten playoff games, the kidd struggled with a field goal. During the regular season, it was believed that overworking Kidd during the regular season had a major effect on his results in the second half of the season, leaving him barred from the playoffs. Kidd retired on June 3, 2013 after a one-season with the Knicks and 19 seasons in the NBA. Grant Hill, the year's co-rookie of the year, died just two days after retiring.

Coaching career

Kidd was named head coach of the Brooklyn Nets on June 12, 2013, replacing interim coach P. J. Carlesimo. Since being a player, he is the third person since the ABA-NBA merger to debut as an NBA head coach this season. Kidd acquired a minority interest in the team in September 2013 (from Jay-Z).

The Nets resigned and changed his number 5 jersey to the rafters on October 17, 2013, the first game against the Miami Heat.

Since pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor DWI charge arising from an incident in July 2012, the kidd was suspended for the first two games of the season. Joe Prunty served as acting head coach for the team's season opener in Cleveland and their home opener against Miami. In a loss to the Orlando Magic on November 3, he made his debut as head coach on November 3. In a 104–88 win over the Utah Jazz on November 5, Kidd won his first match as head coach. Kidd was fined $50,000 by the NBA for instructing his player Tyshawn Taylor to bump into him and then intentionally spilling a cup of soda on the court in order to prevent the game from being called off so his team would play their last-second offensive game against the Lakers on November 28.

The Nets dropped to a humiliating 9-19 record after losing to the Chicago Bulls on Christmas Day. Many observers began to doubt Kidd's potential to lead a group of veterans that included Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Joe Johnson, as well as other rumors that Kidd may be on his way out before the season ends. However, the Nets were able to turn it around at the start of 2014 and finished the season with a 44-38 record, while Kidd continued to be recognized for his coaching abilities.

Kidd was named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for January on February 3, 2014. He was named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for the second time in March on April 1, 2014. He was the fourth coach overall to win both Player of the Month and Coach of the Month awards. He also became the second coach of the Phoenix Suns, after Jeff Hornacek of the Phoenix Suns, to win both awards with the same team.

In a 7-game series, the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the 2014 NBA playoffs. Kidd is the 19th rookie head coach in the league's history to lead his team in a pivotal Game 7 on the road, and he was the first to win it. The Nets faced the Miami Heat in the semifinals and lost 4–1.

In exchange for two second-round draft picks in 2015 and 2019, the Milwaukee Bucks acquired Kidd's coaching rights from the Brooklyn Nets on July 1, 2014. The change did not arrive without controversy, as Kidd had been requesting more control over the Nets' general manager Billy King, and after being refused, the Bucks began talks with the Bucks even though they still had a coach under contract in Larry Drew. He later stated that the Nets did not care about him nor had they committed to building a contender. On his return to Brooklyn in November 19, 2014, he was welcomed with a slew of boos and jeers.

The Bucks were one of the most surprising revelations of the 2014-2015 season. The youth team under Kidd's direction went from franchise-worst 15 wins in the previous season to advance to the playoffs as the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference. Milwaukee beat the Phoenix Suns in February despite losing their 2nd draft pick overall, Jabari Parker, in December due to a knee injury and trading star Brandon Knight. In his first two years as a head coach, Kidd became the first NBA coach to lead two franchises to the playoffs. In the 2011 Coach of the Year Awards, the Kidd came third, behind Mike Budenholzer and Steve Kerr.

Kidd's 2015-16 season was less fruitful, with the Bucks finishing with a 33-49 record and did not qualify for the playoffs. Kidd will be out indefinitely as a result of hip surgery on December 20, 2015. Joe Prunty, Kidd's assistant, was serving as an interim coach while Kidd was recovering. On a positive note, Kidd progressed to a point guard position, allowing the young player to reach five triple doubles on the season and winning in most statistical categories. Despite the poor season, the Bucks gave Kidd a vote of confidence and revealed the possibility of a contract extension, which was supposed to come to an end after the next season.

For the second time in three years, Kidd led the Bucks to a winning record as they qualified to the playoffs for the second time in three years. During the season, Kidd's intended starting unit was only available for a few minutes. Jabari Parker, the power forward, went down with an ACL injury on February 9, the same day when shooting guard Khris Middleton was making his season debut after recovering from a hamstring injury. Despite the setback, Kidd had the money to finish the season strong with a 42-40 record. The Bucks led by 2–1 lead after game 3, but then went on to lose the series in six games. Since the Bucks posted a 23-22 record midway through the 2017-18 season, they fired Kidd on January 22, 2018.

The Los Angeles Lakers recruited Kidd as an assistant coach on July 31, 2019. In the 2020 NBA Finals, Kidd will win his second NBA title after the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat in 6 games. It was his first championship as a coach at any level.

Kidd was hired as the Dallas Mavericks' head coach on June 28, 2021. Kidd aided the Mavericks to their fourth seed in the Western Conference standings during their 2021–22 season. This was the Mavericks' highest win total since the 2014–15 season, when they finished 50-32 and their highest standings finish since the 2010–11 season, when Kidd was a member of the Mavericks team that finished as the third seed. Kidd led Dallas to a defensive revival during his first season as head coach, turning a team that had been one of the league's worst defenses into one of the top units in the NBA before his tenure. The Mavericks won their first two playoff series since 2011, beating the Utah Jazz in six games in the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs and the Phoenix Suns in seven games in the second round, under Kidd. Kidd, along with Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, has been credited with strengthening the organizational culture and creating a more friendly environment for players than under former coach Rick Carlisle. Dallas' campaign was halted in the Western Conference Finals after falling short of the Golden State Warriors in five games.

National team career

The kidd's first participation in USA basketball came after his first season in college. He was the only freshman selected to participate in Team USA's 10-member team. The team competed in five games in Europe and finished with a record of 3–2. With 4.0, the kidd tied for team highs in assists per game and steals per game with 1.4. He had averages of 8.4 points per game and 4.2 rebounds per game.

Kidd's next stint with USA basketball came in 1999, when he appeared in the USA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for the first time. The team finished with an undefeated record of 10–0, winning a gold medal and a berth in the 2000 Olympics. Kidd led the team in APG and SPG at 7.4 PPG, 6.8 APG, 4.4 RPG, 2.7 SPG, and 2.2 SPG.

Kidd was chosen as one of Team USA's tri-captains for the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, a native of Australia. Kidd led the team to an undefeated record of 8-0, which culminated in Team USA winning the gold medal at the Olympic Games. Kidd had averages of 6.0 ppg, 5.3 rpg, and had team highs of 4.4 apg and 1.1 spg. The kidd had a FG% of 51.6 percent and shot 51% from three-point range, as well as a 50 percent shooting from three-point range.

Kidd was chosen to participate in the 2002 USA Basketball Men's World Championship Team in November 2002. However, he was forced to leave the team due to a back injury.

Kidd returned to play in the 2003 FIBA Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico. Kidd led the team to a historic 10–0 victory and a berth at the 2004 Olympic Games. Kidd played all ten games and had averages of 3.4 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 5.9 apg, and 1.2 spg.

However, Jason Kidd had to withdraw from the 2004 Olympic team due to another injury.

Kidd participated in the FIBA Americas Championship 2007, 2007, 2005. Kidd helped the team win another gold medal and a berth at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China, where he took home another gold medal and a berth. Kidd had averages of 1.8 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 4.6 apg, and 1.3 spg. He shot 60% from the field and 66.5 percent from three-point distance, as well as 69% from three-point range. Kidd had the greatest assist-to-turnover ratio in the entire tournament, with a 9.20 percent assist ratio. Team USA's averaged 116.7 ppg and defeated their opponents by a margin of 39.5 ppg with Kidd's assistance.

Kidd was in 2008 in the 2008 Olympics, where the team went undefeated in winning their first gold medal since the 2000 Olympics. The team, who had been named the "Redeem team" moniker after losing in the 2002 FIBA World Championship, 2004 Summer Olympics, and the 2006 FIBA World Championship, was crowned again as the best team in world basketball.

Kidd received five gold medals as part of the national team, one from the 2000 Sydney Olympics and another from the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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