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Jason Kidd Introduction
Jason Kidd is one of the widely known basketball player, who has gained huge respect among the fans for his unique kind of gameplay.
When determination, focus, and talent combine, we have a personality as strong and radiant as Jason Kidd.
Here’s an article all about him.
Jason Kidd Net Worth & Salary
Currently Jason Kidd has a stupefying net worth of $75 million.
This colossal amount is amassed because of his successful career as a basketball player. His time in the NBA has helped his build a solid ground of about $182 million. He also has many other endorsement deals helping him keep his net worth substantially high.
Jason Kidd Age, Early Life & Biography
Jason Kidd is 49 years old.
Born to his father, Steve, an African-American, and mother, Anne, an Irish- American, Kidd was brought up in a well-to-do section of Oakland. As a kid, he scouted for Amateur Athletic Union and earned many awards.
During his time in high school at St. Joseph Notre Dame High School, Alameda, he led his team into several state championships and his amazing performance earned him the Naismith award as the top high school player in the States. He was also crowned the “Player of the Year” by PARADE and USA Today.
Kidd shocked everyone by opting for the University of California, Berkeley. UC Berkeley had not won a conference title since the 1960s and Kidd chose it over other top-ranking programs in other better universities and brought it into prominence by earning the National Freshman of the Year and a place in the All- Pac-10 team.
| Name: | Jason Frederick Kidd |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 49 years |
| Birth Date: | 23rd March 1973 |
| Birth Place: | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.93 m |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Joumana (1997-2007)Porschla Coleman (2011) |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Cooper Anne Kidd, Trey Jason Kidd, Miah Kidd, Jazelle Kidd, Noah Grace, and Chance |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Profession: | Professional Basketball player |
| Yearly Income: | $7 million |
| Current Net Worth: | $75 million |
| Content Last Updated: | September 2022 |
Jason Kidd Personal Life
Kidd’s personal life is a stark contrast to his glitzy, shiny professional life. He married actor and journalist, Joumana in 1997. 4 years later, in 2001, he was arrested for assaulting his wife. He pleaded guilty.
Kidd was then instructed to take anger management classes for half a year. He obliged.
Kidd filed for divorce in 2007 on the pretext of brutality in their marriage. His wife, Joumana, counter-filed a complaint stating more physical abuse. The couple shares three children.
Kidd remarried Porschla Coleman, a model, in 2011. They share three children.
Kidd was arrested by Southampton Police, in 2015, for driving under influence. His vehicle had hit a telephone pole and swerved into the woods.
Jason Kidd Career
Kidd got his NBA breakthrough when he was selected by the Dallas Mavericks at the second pick of the 1994 NBA draft. He was talked about the most for his passes and was a member of the “Three J’s” in Dallas. Shortly enough things turned sour between them and just after two years, Dallas traded him to the Phoenix Suns. It was here where he consolidated his position as a perennial All-Star and a distinctive defender.
In 2001, when the Suns dealt him with New Jersey Nets, he proved his quality. Kidd’s immeasurable talent brought about one of the greatest turn around in the league’s history by pulling out the almost doomed Nets and bringing them into 2 consecutive NBA finals in his first two seasons (2002 – 2003).
During the season of 2007-08, Kidd went back to where he started, the Mavericks, and then guided the 2008 “Redeem Team” to a Gold in Olympic Male basketball, after the national team had failed to capture the gold in previous Games.
Around this time, his age was considerably affecting his ability to stay guard in the league on defense. However, Kidd known for his tactical skills took the not-so-very likely task of being a legitimate shooter. Mavericks on their almost impossible run of the 2011 title, mostly added up to the three-point snipers. Kidd had a lot to do with the team’s championship.
Kidd’s last trade was to the New York Knicks. After a rather disappointing season in Dallas, it was evident that Kidd was slowing down on the court. Although his ideas helped the team grow, Kidd, himself, couldn’t perform with the same agility.
But for such a brilliant player, it was time to coach the teams. Kidd went on to coach the Knicks for a season and then went on to become the head coach of the Nets days later.
Kidd has an impressive career graph and finished in style, third all-time in career triple-doubles, and ran in second in assists and steals.
After a rocky season with the Nets, Kidd wanted to oversee the basketball operations but was rebuffed by the higher authorities. While coaching the Bucks, he was initially successful but his failure to build a consistent winner, frustrated management and fans alike, and resulted in him being fired mid-2017-18 season. In 2019, Kidd was named the assistant coach for Los Angeles Lakers and led them to win the NBA title in 2020. In 2021, he was appointed the head coach of Mavericks.
Jason Kidd Awards & Achievements
The list nowhere covers all the awards Kidd has received. We have just highlighted the bigger ones.
A 10-time NBA All-star, 5 times NBA first team member, 9 times NBA All-Defensive Team member, NBA Rookie of the Year Award (1995), NBA All-Rookie Team (1995), and NBA Sportsman award (2012, 2013), he has also won an NBA championship in 2011 as a member of the Dallas Mavericks.
His most prestigious win came when he won two gold medals in the Olympics; one at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the other at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He also brought home three gold medals from Olympic Qualifying tournaments.
He also won three gold medals at the FIBA America’s Championship in 1999, 2003, and 2007 respectively.
In September of018, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Jason Kidd was named into the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021 and was honored as one of the league’s greatest players.
Jason Kidd Major Investments and Assets
Given his fame and glamor in the sports world, it is not a surprise that Kidd is the owner of several high-yielding assets. He has a beautiful Cadillac Escalade worth about $76000 to $ 100000.
He has a sprawling 5500-square feet house which costs him almost his current net worth (aka $75 million). He amasses a fortune from his endorsement and brand deals; thanks to his goodwill. He has also made intelligent investments in various fields over the years.
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Jason Kidd Instagram Handle
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