Seventeen years of hard work, determination and will paid off for Jason Kidd in a big way on Sunday night.

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat, 105-95, to win the NBA Finals, four games to two. The victory gave J-Kidd his first-ever NBA title.


Jason Kidd kisses the Larry O’Brien as he soaks in the moment of his first NBA championship (NBAE via Getty Images).

Immediately after the game, Jason was still in awe of the accomplishment.

"It’s a dream come true," he said. "It’s not real right now, because just the battles against the Heat and understanding the journey, it’s been a long journey for 17 years."

Plenty more to come on NBA champion, Jason Kidd.