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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/jason-kidd">Jason Frederick Kidd</a> was born on March 23, 1973, in San Francisco, California, and was raised in Oakland. His parents are Anne and Steve Kidd. He attended St. Joseph Notre Dame High School in Alameda, where, under <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_LaPorte">coach</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_LaPorte">Frank LaPorte</a>, he led his team to two state championships and won the Naismith High School Player of the Year Award. His early success in high school set the foundation for a long and distinguished basketball career. He later attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he played for the California Golden Bears and was recognized as one of the top college players in the nation.</h2>

<h2>NBA Career Beginnings with the Dallas Mavericks</h2>
<p>In the 1994 NBA Draft, Kidd was selected second overall by the Dallas Mavericks. In his rookie season, he averaged 11.7 points, 7.7 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per game, earning him the NBA Co-Rookie of the Year award alongside Grant Hill. In 1996, Kidd was traded to the Phoenix Suns along with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Dumas">Tony Dumas</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loren_Meyer">Loren Meyer</a>. During the 1996–1997 season, he helped lead the Suns to a 40–42 record, showcasing his remarkable playmaking skills and court vision.</p>

<h2>Rise as a League Leader with the Phoenix Suns</h2>
<p>By the 1998 season, Kidd averaged 10.8 assists per game, establishing himself as one of the premier passers in the NBA and temporarily surpassing <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_Strickland">Rod Strickland</a> as the league's assist leader. Despite challenges off the court—including a 2001 domestic abuse charge, for which he underwent counseling—Kidd remained effective on the court, posting multiple 30+ point performances that season. Following the 2000–2001 season, he was traded to the New Jersey Nets, marking a turning point in his career.</p>

<h2>All-NBA Success with the New Jersey Nets</h2>
<p>Kidd found renewed success with the New Jersey Nets. After signing a new contract with the team, he was named to the All-NBA First Team and led the Nets to back-to-back NBA Finals appearances in 2002 and 2003. Despite finishing second in MVP voting, many analysts argued that Kidd was the most valuable <a href="/biography/jason-kidd">player</a> given his transformable impact on the team. During the 2003–2004 season, he played through a serious knee injury, demonstrating resilience and leadership, particularly in a playoff series against the Detroit Pistons.</p>

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<h2>Return to Dallas and Final Playing Years</h2>
<p>In 2008, Kidd returned to the Dallas Mavericks in a trade. He played a key role in the team's 2011 NBA Championship win, particularly with his defensive efforts and veteran leadership. In 2012, he signed a deal with the New York Knicks, but his stint there was brief. The following year, he announced his retirement from professional basketball, concluding a career that earned him ten <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_All-Star_Game">NBA All-Star</a> selections and five All-NBA First Team honors.</p>

<h2>Coaching Career with the Nets and Bucks</h2>
<p>Shortly after retiring as a player, Kidd transitioned into coaching. He was named head coach of the Brooklyn Nets in June 2013. In 2014, he took over as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. Under his leadership, the Bucks made a significant turnaround during the 2014–2015 season and returned to the playoffs, being recognized as one of the NBA’s most improved teams. Kidd’s coaching style emphasized defense, ball movement, and player development.</p>

<h2>Career Achievements and Legacy</h2>
<p>Jason Kidd’s impressive career includes a long list of accolades: NBA Champion (2011), NBA Co-Rookie of the Year (1995), <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USBWA_National_Freshman_of_the_Year">USBWA National Freshman of the Year</a> (1993), and ten <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_All-Star_Game">NBA All-Star</a> selections. He was also twice awarded the NBA Sportsmanship Award in 2012 and 2013. Kidd ranks among the all-time league leaders in assists, steals, and triple-doubles, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest point guards in the history of the NBA.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Net Worth</h2>
<p>Kidd has been married twice. He married <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joumana_Kidd">Joumana Kidd</a> in 1997, and they had three children: Trey Jason (also known as T.J.), Miah, and Jazelle. The couple divorced in 2007 following reports of domestic issues. In 2011, Kidd married Porschla Coleman, a former fashion model. Together, they have two children. Jason Kidd's estimated net worth is approximately $75 million. His current salary as a head coach is not publicly disclosed.</p>

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