Is Jason Kidd in the NBA Hall of Fame?

The Dallas Mavericks get ready to face the Boston Celtics in the NBA finals tomorrow. The two teams completely dominated their journey to the final and Jason Kidd is preparing to win his second NBA title. He won the first as a player with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011 and has the chance to lead the same team to their second title. But there are questions on whether the NBA inducted the point guard into the Hall of Fame.

The player achieved greatness on the court with eye-catching flair passes and steals, which captivated the fans’ minds. Come what may, he remains an elite passer, and yes; he made the Hall of Fame! Before that, let’s explore his stunning career.

Jason Kidd’s NBA career highlights

The savvy basketball lighted up a match and changed the game by the scruff of the neck. With all those years of assisting, he achieved multiple accolades. He became a 10x All-Star, a five-time All-NBA first-teamer, and a nine-time NBA All-Defensive Team member, showcasing his talents on the court.

Likewise, the numbers weren’t shoddy either. He sits second on the all-time assists leader charts with John Stockton ahead of him. Like most point guards, he was one of the best stealers of the game and sits second on all-time charts, again, behind Stockton. On top of that, he was one of the best rebounding point guards in the league and averaged over 6.3 rebounds per game.

Kidd’s excellence in all departments puts him on top of the most career triple-doubles (107), which puts him among the elite and possesses an accurate three-point bomb.

Impact on the New Jersey Nets

Despite winning an NBA title with the Dallas Mavericks, his impact on the New Jersey Nets remains fresh in people’s memories. He got in a 26-win improvement as the team won 52 games. Because of his feats, he came in second behind Tim Duncan in the MVP rankings in 2002. Due to his exploits, the Nets reached the NBA finals in 2002 and 2003. But they couldn’t cross the final hurdle and lift the title.

He played 506 games for the Nets averaging 14.6 points, 9.1 assists, 7.2 rebounds, and 1,9 steals. Those numbers are quite stunning. With all the experience and talents on display, he deserved a spot in the NBA Hall of Fame.

Hall of Fame recognition and legacy

His jersey number 5 is retired by the New Jersey Nets after his unbelievable performances. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018. The basketball player joined Steve Nash, Ray Allen, Grant Hill, Maurice Cheeks, Tina Thompson, Charles “Lefty” Driesell, Charlie Scott, Rick Welts, Katie Smith, Ora Mae Washington, Dino Radja, and Rod Thorn in the 2018 class.

He became the 10th Nets player to be inducted, joining legends like Julius Erving and Dražen Petrović. The career of Kidd completely dominated the NBA for ages. Hence, he hopes to add another ring to his long and illustrious basketball career.