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All-time NBA Social Justice Champion Award Winners

A year-by-year list of the NBA Social Justice Champion Award winners, who receive the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy.

NBA History: Awards


The NBA Social Justice Champion Award is named after six-time NBA champion and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.  The recipient will have advanced Abdul-Jabbar’s mission to drive change and inspired others to reflect on injustice and take collective action in their communities over the previous year. The winners receive the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar trophy.


NBA Social Justice Champion Award Winners:

  • 2024-25: Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics)
  • 2023-24: Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota Timberwolves)
  • 2022-23: Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
  • 2021-22: Reggie Bullock (Dallas Mavericks)
  • 2020-21: Carmelo Anthony (Portland Trail Blazers)

 

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