Offensive Game
Never a primary scorer but a capable contributor who averaged 14-17 PPG at his peak. Improved his three-point shooting dramatically through his career, finishing at 35%+ and shooting 40%+ in multiple seasons.
Career Journey
Jason Kidd's career statistics tell the story of a player who prioritized his teammates' productivity above all other measurable output. His second-place standing on the all-time assists list with 12,091 career dimes, combined with second place on the all-time steals list at 2,684, makes him the only player in NBA history to rank top-five all-time in both categories — a combination that reflects the offensive and defensive sophistication of his game simultaneously.
Kidd was a triple-double machine across multiple eras — from his explosive early seasons in Dallas and New Jersey, where he carried teams to Finals appearances without a dominant scoring option, through his veteran role with Dallas in 2011, when he won his only championship at age 38. His 107 career triple-doubles place him among the most prolific statistical contributors in league history at the point guard position.
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks
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J-Kidd
Dallas Mavericks
1994-1996
Phoenix Suns
1996-2001
New Jersey Nets
2001-2008
Dallas Mavericks
2008-2012
New York Knicks
2012-2013
Featured Achievements
#2 All-Time Assists Leader
12,091 assists#2 All-Time
Second on the all-time assists list with 12,091.
#2 All-Time Steals Leader
2,684 steals#2 All-Time
Second on the all-time steals list with 2,684.
#6 All-Time Minutes Leader
50,111 min#6 All-Time Triple-Doubles Leader
107 triple-doublesHis transformation across his career is notable: the early Kidd was a relentless attacking guard who controlled pace through athleticism; the late Kidd was a floor-spacer and decision-maker who stretched his effectiveness by accepting reduced scoring responsibilities. That adaptability over two decades is a marker of genuine basketball intelligence that few players have demonstrated in the same sustained way.
Kidd attended California before Dallas selected him 2nd overall in 1994. He won Rookie of the Year that season, sharing the award with Grant Hill, and spent the next 19 years dismantling the conventional idea of what a point guard's statistical impact could look like. He later became head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks and Dallas Mavericks after his playing career ended.
Offensive Game
Never a primary scorer but a capable contributor who averaged 14-17 PPG at his peak. Improved his three-point shooting dramatically through his career, finishing at 35%+ and shooting 40%+ in multiple seasons.
Defensive Game
One of the greatest defensive point guards in NBA history. Five-time All-Defensive First Team selection. His combination of length, anticipation, and relentless effort made him a nightmare for opposing guards for two decades.
Intangibles
One of the highest basketball IQs in NBA history. His ability to read the game, anticipate opponent behavior, and lead a team through adversity is the defining characteristic of his Hall of Fame career.
Personal Life & Family
Partner
Porschla Coleman
Children (4)
Parents & Siblings
Off the Court
Jason Kidd Foundation — youth education and sports programs in Oakland and Dallas
Did You Know?
Kidd is the NBA all-time assists leader with 12,091 career assists — a record that will stand for decades given the evolution of the modern game.
He was drafted second overall by Dallas in 1994, left in a trade, and returned 14 years later to win a championship with the team that first believed in him — one of the most complete circles in franchise history.
As current head coach of the Mavericks, Kidd has served the franchise in three distinct roles: as a 21-year-old drafted star, as a 38-year-old championship contributor, and now as the coach guiding the franchise's next great chapter.
Kidd and Grant Hill shared the 1995 Rookie of the Year Award in only the second co-winner situation in NBA history — a moment that captured the excitement of that extraordinary draft class.
Career Honors
NBA Champion (2011)
12x NBA All-Star
NBA All-Time Assists Leader (12,091)
1995 NBA Rookie of the Year (co-winner)
5x All-NBA First Team
5x NBA All-Defensive First Team
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame (2018)
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NBA Champion — Dallas Mavericks (2011)
1 ring2010-11
10x NBA All-Star
10xTriple-Double Machine
107 triple-doubles