On December 20, 2015 it was reported that Kidd would be out indefinitely as he would undergo hip surgery on December 21. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Dallas Mavericks, 1st round (2nd pick, 2nd overall), 1994 NBA Draft, Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2018 (Full List), More Jason Kidd pages at Sports Reference. Kidd joined the franchise as the team was constructed around a sophomore Kenyon Martin, veterans Kerry Kittles and Keith Van Horn, along with the rookies Richard Jefferson, Jason Collins, and Brandon Armstrong coming from the draft-day trade for the 7th pick Eddie Griffin. In that series Kidd and the Nets experienced the biggest 4th quarter collapse in the playoffs history, when the Celtics came back from a 21-point deficit to win the pivotal Game 3, taking a 2–1 series lead. Kidd played 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. Kidd averaged 7.4 PPG, 6.8 APG, 4.4 RPG, 2.7 SPG and again led the team in APG and SPG. After appearing and losing in two different NBA finals, it was the first and only championship in his career. Despite the disappointing season, the Bucks owners issued Kidd a vote of confidence and mentioned a possible prolongation of his contract expiring after the next season. Then, from 1996 to 2001, Kidd played for the Phoenix Suns and later for the New Jersey Nets from 2001 to 2008. Player stats broken down into various categories; i.e. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. During his stay in Phoenix, Kidd made the All-Star Game in 1998, 2000, and 2001 (in 1999 it was not held because of a lockout) and led the NBA in assists for three consecutive years (1999–2001). However, Jason Kidd again had to withdraw from the 2004 Olympic team due to another injury. Kidd's first participation in USA basketball came after his first season in college. The combination of Kidd and Hardaway in the starting lineup was often labeled as the BackCourt 2000. Kidd helped the team to a 10–0 record where he brought home another gold medal and a berth at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. Kidd scored 20 of his then playoffs-best 31 points in the 4th quarter and overtimes. in San Francisco, California In the 2008–09 season, Kidd became just the fourth player in NBA history to reach the 10,000 assist milestone and is now the only player in NBA history with 15,000 points, 10,000 assists and 7,000 rebounds. Many critics and fans have argued that Kidd deserved to win the award because of his impact in New Jersey—transforming the Nets from perennial league doormats into championship contenders seemingly in the space of a single training camp. New Jersey enjoyed another stellar season under Kidd's leadership in the 2002–03 season, during which the team finished 49–33 and reached the NBA finals once again. He also had averages of 8.4 points per game, and 4.2 rebounds per game. Kidd had his projected starting unit available for just several minutes during the season. [65], The 2015–16 season was less successful for Kidd, as the Bucks finished with a 33–49 record and did not qualify to the playoffs. Kidd was named a reserve for the NBA All-Star game along with teammate Vince Carter during the 2006–07 season. ▪ [12] Despite a decent 53–29 record, the Suns' season was spoiled by injuries to both of their superstars. He was also selected a First Team All-American, the first Cal player to be so named since 1968, as well as Pac-10 Player of the Year, becoming the first sophomore to receive that honor. [5] As a youth, Kidd was highly scouted for AAU teams and tourneys, garnering various all-star and MVP awards. Jason Kidd 6'2 3/4 190 cm(6'3" pre-draft) Alonzo Mourning 6'9" 206 cm Tim Hardaway 5'11" 180 cm Vin Baker 6'9 3/4" 207 cm Ray Allen 6'3 1/2" 192 cm Gary Payton 6'2 3/4" 190 cm Shareed Abdur-Rahim 6'7 1/2" 202 cm Those are the real measurements from the 2000 Olympics