The 2001 NBA season was a remarkable one for Jason Kidd, who played point guard for the Phoenix Suns. During the season, Kidd appeared in 77 games, averaging 14.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 9.1 assists, and 2.0 steals per game. He also shot 42.5 percent from the field and 32.4 percent from 3-point range.

In his role as one of the league’s premier point guards, Kidd led the Suns to a 51-31 record and a trip to the playoffs, where they were eliminated in the second round by the Sacramento Kings in seven games. Throughout the playoffs, Kidd was a consistent performer, regularly putting up double-doubles and strong performances, including a 14-point, 16-assist, and 12-rebound triple-double in Game 5 of the first round against the San Antonio Spurs.

Off the court, Kidd was recognized for his outstanding individual performance as he w on the NBA All-Star Game MVP award, scoring 10 points and dishing out 10 assists in the Western Conference’s 111-110 victory over the East.

At the end of the season, Kidd was named to the All-NBA First Team and NBA All-Defensive First Team, marking the sixth time he had received both honors to that point in his career. 

Overall, the 2001 NBA season was one of the most impressive in Jason Kidd’s career, as he was a key player for the Phoenix Suns, and one of the best point guards in the league that year.