Jason Kidd
From Hoopedia
| Jason Kidd |
|---|
 |
| Position : Point Guard |
| Nickname(s) : "J-Kidd" |
| Height : 6 ft 4 |
| Weight : 210 lbs |
| Team : Dallas Mavericks |
| Born : March 23, 1973 in San Francisco, California |
| College : California |
| Drafted : 2nd overall in 1994 by the Dallas Mavericks |
| Pro Career : 1994 - |
| Former Teams : New Jersey Nets 1996-2008 Dallas Mavericks (1994-1996) Phoenix Suns (1996-2001 |
Jason Kidd (born March 23, 1973) is a NBA Point Guard for the Dallas Mavericks. Heralded as a one of a kind point guard since high school went to Cal and continued to turn heads with his amazing passing skills and tenacious defense. He is so obsessed with the triple-double he wore number 32 during his careers in Dallas and Pheonix.In New Jersey #32 was taken so he settled for #5.(3+2). On February 19, 2008 the Mavericks traded Devin Harris, Keith Van Horn, Gana Diop, Trenton Hassell, Moe Ager and two 2008 draft picks for himself, Malik Allen, and Antoine Wright.
Kidd graduated from St. Joseph Notre Dame High School in Alameda, California, where he led his team to back-to-back California Division 1 state titles. He then enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley. His successful collegiate career as a star point guard was topped off by his selection as a First Team All-American during his sophomore year, after which Kidd opted to go pro.
He was selected second overall in the 1994 NBA Draft after his sophomore season. He quickly made his impact and was named NBA co-Rookie of the Year (with Grant Hill). However, the mixture of the three "J's", his teammates of Jamal Mashburn and Jim Jackson did not work as well as first conceived and the trio was broken up. But during the past few seasons, Kidd has become one of the most respected point guards and best players in the league. He's done this with a self-less attitude and the ability to give his teammates the best opportunity to score with an uptempo offense, which is unique in today's slower and isolated oriented offenses and his pinpoint passing. He also has improved his perimeter shooting while maintaining his defensive presence...
