It wasn’t a total surprise that Jason Kidd decided to hang up his shoes and retire from the NBA. He wasn’t young.
However you had to know Kidd’s announcement would draw a lot of reaction from around the NBA as he is one of the most respected players in the league. After 19 years, he’s a guy a lot of players grew up watching.
Players — from former teammates to just fans — went to twitter to react.
Sad day. My boy jkidd is retiring. One of the best point guards ever and one of the fiercest competitors I have ever played with.
— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) June 3, 2013
Congrats on a wonderful career JKidd..it was a honor playing against you after watching you dominate as a kid! Enjoy your retirement
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) June 3, 2013
I grew up watching @RealJasonKidd and since, he became the PG I wanted to be in the league. Remarkable career.. We'll miss you!!!
— Greivis Vasquez (@greivisvasquez) June 3, 2013
2 #OG's doing great things for 19years in the NBA wish nothing but the best to my Old heads #jkidd… http://t.co/kdQ618awfX
— Nate Robinson (@nate_robinson) June 3, 2013
Glad to have played against one my childhood idols it was an honor and a pleasure best of luck on your retirement Jason Kidd!!!!! #HOF
— JARRETT JACK (@Jarrettjack03) June 3, 2013
Congrats to @RealJasonKidd on a great NBA career. Always been one of my favorites. Lots of respect for him!
— Kemba Walker (@KembaWalker) June 3, 2013
#jasonkidd one of the great players of our time. Always tried to pattern my game after him. #neverforgotten #legend
— Baron Davis (@BaronDavis) June 3, 2013
S/o to Jason Kidd & Grant Hill on great careers 19yrs....Future Hall Of Famers !!
— John Wall (@JohnWall) June 3, 2013
Wow! Wanna give a shout out to Jason Kidd and Grant Hill!! Not only two great basketball players but great guys! #respect fellas #19yrs
— Dorell Wright 🏁 (@DWRIGHTWAY1) June 3, 2013
It was great watching Jason Kidd and Grant Hill as a kid. Both had great careers. Loved hooping in there shoes back in the day.#NBA
— Eric Gordon (@TheofficialEG10) June 3, 2013
