Quick Info
| Profession | Former NBA point guard, Hall of Fame player, former head coach and ESPN NBA studio analyst |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 23/03/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Jason Kidd
15/10/2026
ESPN officially announced that Jason Kidd has joined its broadcast team as an NBA analyst for the 2026-27 season. He is part of the new-look NBA Countdown studio crew and will also work select game broadcasts. Kidd confirmed the move on his X account, saying he was excited to provide his perspective in the studio.
19/05/2026
The Dallas Mavericks and Jason Kidd mutually agreed to part ways, ending his five seasons as head coach. The split came about two weeks after the franchise hired Masai Ujiri as president of basketball operations. The team had finished the 2025-26 season with a 26-56 record.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Jason Kidd is a retired American basketball player and coach who was a 10-time NBA All-Star. He won the 2011 NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks and later coached several NBA teams. He joined ESPN as a studio analyst for the 2026-27 season, which ESPN announced on 15/10/2026. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
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| Position | Point guard |
Personal Life
| Residence | Dallas, Texas, USA |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Joumana Kidd |
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Career
| Playing Career | Played in the NBA as a point guard for the Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey Nets, retiring in 2013. Won Rookie of the Year in 1995, was a five-time assist champion, and was named to nine All-Defensive Teams. |
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| Championships | 2011 NBA champion with the Dallas Mavericks |
| Coaching Career | Head coach of the Brooklyn Nets (2013-14), Milwaukee Bucks (2014-2018) and Dallas Mavericks (2021-2026). Served as an assistant with the Los Angeles Lakers, including on the 2020 championship staff. |
| Dallas Mavericks Record | 388-395 overall as a head coach; reached the 2022 Western Conference Finals and the 2024 NBA Finals |
| Broadcasting | Joined ESPN as an NBA studio analyst for the 2026-27 season, with game-broadcast work for select games |
| Dallas Mavericks Exit | Parted ways with the Mavericks on 19/05/2026 after five seasons as head coach |
| Hall of Fame | Member of the Basketball Hall of Fame |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was recognized as one of the NBA's top 75 players before transitioning to coaching. | |
| 2. Was fired by the Dallas Mavericks in May 2026 after five seasons as head coach. |
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