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NBA Announces Five Finalists for 2022 Social Justice Award

After awarding the inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice award to Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony last season, the NBA announced on Monday the five finalists for this year’s honor. Dallas Mavericks swingman Reggie Bullock, Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday, Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr., Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns and Toronto

by Earl K. Sneed May 17, 2022May 17, 2022

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by Earl K. Sneed August 7, 2021April 3, 2022

Carmelo Anthony Wins Inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award

Although his 2020-21 season came to an abrupt end following Portland’s first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony still collected hardware for his work off the court. Tuesday night, the NBA announced that Anthony was the winner of the inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award. The

by Earl K. Sneed June 29, 2021June 30, 2021

NBA Announces Finalists for First-Ever Social Justice Champion Award

Although the attention of the basketball world has been on the NBA playoffs, the league has continued to remain committed to the fight for social justice off the hardwood. Friday, the NBA announced the five finalists for the inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award. Portland’s Carmelo Anthony, Sacramento’s Harrison Barnes, Philadelphia’s Tobias Harris, Milwaukee’s

by Earl K. Sneed June 11, 2021June 11, 2021

NBA’s Social Justice Coalition Issues Statement on Policing Reform Legislation

A day before the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death, the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition issued a statement that urged for bipartisan support of police reform. Monday, the Coalition’s Executive Director, James Cadogan, released the following statement: “Almost exactly one year ago, George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis. Like millions

by Earl K. Sneed May 25, 2021May 25, 2021

NBA creates Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award

After decades of social activism during his playing days and in his post-career endeavors, it’s fitting that NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the namesake of the league’s newly-created award that will honor a player that emerges in the fight for social justice off the court. Thursday, the NBA announced the creation of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

by Earl K. Sneed May 13, 2021June 11, 2021

NBA legend Chris Webber takes social activism to classroom

His passionate speech to America after the police shooting of Jacob Blake went viral following the Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to boycott their playoff game against the Orlando Magic on August 26, 2020. Now, NBA legend Chris Webber has taken his message to the virtual classroom. Webber has teamed up with Morehouse College to lead “Activism

by Earl K. Sneed February 22, 2021February 22, 2021

WNBA’s Renee Montgomery retires after joining social activism movement

After opting out of the 2020 WNBA season to focus on social activism and justice reform, two-time champion Renee Montgomery announced her retirement Tuesday to continue the fight for equality. Montgomery played a total of 11 seasons in the WNBA, garnering All-Star honors in 2011 and taking home the Sixth Woman of the Year award

by Earl K. Sneed February 9, 2021February 9, 2021

Nets’ Kyrie Irving keeps focus on social impact while returning from lengthy hiatus

Admittedly trying to balance his impact on the court and his impact in the world of social activism, Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving made his return to the team Tuesday after a lengthy hiatus due to personal reasons and the NBA’s health and safety protocol. Irving hasn’t played since scoring 29 points in 30

by Earl K. Sneed January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

Welcome to Social Ballers!

With the rise of social activism across the NBA and support for the Black Lives Matter movement, SocialBallers.com was created to shine a spotlight on the work of NBA athletes off the court and in the community. Veteran NBA reporter Earl K. Sneed, who majored in journalism and mass communications at the University of Oklahoma

by Earl K. Sneed January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

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