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 TorontoContinue reading “NBA Announces Five Finalists for 2022 Social Justice Award”
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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. TheContinue reading “Carmelo Anthony Wins Inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award”
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 millionsContinue reading “NBA’s Social Justice Coalition Issues Statement on Policing Reform Legislation”
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-JabbarContinue reading “NBA creates Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award”
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