Jason Kidd
Nets Prime (2002-03) · 2002–2003
Kidd's elite Playmaking (95) and strong Versatility (88) define this era, while Shot Creation (45) is the notable gap.
Trophy Case
2011
Won his only ring at 37 with Dirk's Mavericks
1995
Co-ROY with Grant Hill — averaged 12/5/8
1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2010
10 selections — rare triple-double threat from the PG spot
1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004
5 selections — rare for a pass-first point guard
1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004
5 titles — rare vision from a 6'4" guard
1999, 2001, 2002, 2006
4 selections — rare elite defense from a pass-first point guard
The Story
The Triple-Double King
Jason Kidd recorded 107 career triple-doubles — second only to Oscar Robertson at the time of his retirement. He turned the New Jersey Nets from a laughingstock into back-to-back Finals participants (2002, 2003). His court vision was supernatural: he saw angles that didn't exist and delivered passes that had no business arriving. He couldn't shoot early in his career but willed himself into a 40%+ three-point shooter by his mid-30s. The transformation was remarkable.
The Floor General's Floor General
Kidd's 2011 championship with Dallas — at age 38 — proved that elite point guard play ages better than athleticism. He was the veteran steadying hand on Dirk's title team, making all the right reads and hitting clutch threes when it mattered. His career spanned from the mid-90s to 2013 and he remained impactful at every stop. 12,091 career assists (second all-time when he retired) tell the story of a man who made everyone around him better.
Signature Moments
The Nets Transformation — Back-to-Back Finals
Kidd transformed the Nets from a laughingstock into Finals contenders. In his first season, they went from 26 wins to 52 and reached the NBA Finals. They went back the next year. Kidd's court vision and leadership turned an entire franchise around overnight.
The greatest single-player franchise transformation in NBA history. He arrived and the Nets immediately became relevant.
2011 Championship — The Veteran Ring
At 38 years old, Kidd won his only championship as a key veteran on Dirk Nowitzki's Mavericks. He hit 6 three-pointers in Game 4 of the Finals. After 17 years and 2 Finals losses, he finally got his ring.
Seventeen years of waiting. At 38, hitting big shots in the Finals. The basketball gods finally rewarded his patience.
Triple-Double Machine — 107 Career Triple-Doubles
Kidd finished with 107 career triple-doubles — third all-time when he retired. He could do everything: pass, defend, rebound, and eventually shoot. He was the prototype of the modern pass-first point guard.
One hundred and seven triple-doubles. He saw the game differently than everyone else on the floor.
Career Numbers
Assists Per Game
2nd all-time in career assists
8.7
Career Assists
2nd all-time behind Stockton
12,091
Career Steals
4th all-time
2,684
Points Per Game
Career average across 1391 games
12.6
Rebounds Per Game
Elite rebounding point guard
6.3
Triple Doubles
3rd all-time at retirement
107
Season Stats · Nets Prime (2002-03)
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