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)
