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Jason Kidd, born March 23, 1973, is an esteemed American professional basketball coach and former player, currently leading the Dallas Mavericks. Widely recognized as one of the greatest and most versatile point guards in NBA history, Kidd's playing career was marked by numerous accolades, including 10 NBA All-Star selections, a nine-time NBA All-Defensive Team member, and an NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011 at age 38. He also secured two Olympic gold medals with the U.S. national team in 2000 and 2008, and was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021.

Drafted second overall by the Mavericks in 1994, Kidd was co-NBA Rookie of the Year and later guided the New Jersey Nets to consecutive NBA Finals appearances in 2002 and 2003. Renowned for his exceptional passing and rebounding, he ranks third all-time in both career assists and steals, as well as third in career regular season and playoff triple-doubles. His illustrious career earned him two inductions into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: in 2018 for his individual achievements and in 2025 as part of the "Redeem Team."

Kidd transitioned to coaching, winning an NBA championship as an assistant with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, and has since returned to coach the Dallas Mavericks, guiding them to the Western Conference finals in his first season and the 2024 NBA Finals in his third.