Jason Kidd

Back when I was playing in Phoenix, we’d find families who couldn’t afford much for Christmas and take the kids to Toys R Us.

Seeing the smiles and hearing everybody say thank you was the biggest gift I could’ve gotten out of it.

I think about those trips every year around this time. I hope everyone finds a way to give what they can, when they can.

Noah, congrats on your state championship win.

@HockadayAth

When I’m working out, I usually have hip hop on. Bay Area guys like Tupac, E-40, Too Short. Then Drake and Jay-Z.

The other day my daughter and I were driving back from volleyball with Tupac on. She goes, I’m vibing, let’s keep driving around.

And my kids have me listening to stuff I never would’ve found on my own. Zara Larsson. KATSEYE, which my little one got me into after we watched a show about how they put the group together.

Music’s a pretty good way to stay connected with your kids.

I like being the underdog. I like being counted out.

When I came into the league, I couldn’t shoot, and people let me know it. I think that’s part of what pushed me. If you count me out, I’m only going to work harder, and I’ll be ready when the moment comes.

I was out at Nike recently talking to their employees. One of the things I told them is you’ve got to have fun.

I think if you’re having fun, good things happen.