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Jason Kidd: From Saint Joseph's to NBA Champion

Kidd graduated from Saint Joe's in 1992 and went on to play at the University of California, Berkeley before being drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 1994.

After 17 years in the NBA,  alum Jason Kidd won his first NBA championship Sunday night.

Kidd, considered one of the best point guards in NBA history, helped the Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat 105-95 to clinch the series.

Thanks to Alameda's Nora Abille Stebbins for sending over this autographed program from a Saint Joe's-Encinal High game during the 1990-91 season.

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"Everyone definitely knew he was going to make it big someday," wrote Abille Stebbins. "He was swarmed by crowds of people after the games to get his autograph."


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