They drafted him out of college.
He won a championship, the only one in franchise history, upon his return years later.
And as a coach, he brought the franchise back to the Finals for the first time since.
Jason Kidd’s ties to Dallas and the Mavericks run deep.
The team announced that Jason would not continue on as coach following the 2025–26 season, and Jason responded with a statement thanking everyone for their commitment during his tenure in Dallas.
