Jason Kidd?s successful debut season in New Jersey continues to be a happy one for the All-Star guard, Kidd yesterday being named to the All-NBA Defensive first team.

Kidd joins Gary Payton, selected for a record-tying ninth time, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Defensive Player of the Year Ben Wallace for first team honors.

"It's a great honor to be one of the top five defensive players in the league," said Kidd.