Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award
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The Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award is an annual
Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, in which every team names a nominee who excelled in charity work.[1]
After the 2020–21 season, Carmelo Anthony was named the inaugural winner of the award.[5]
Winners
| Season | Player | Position | Nationality | Team | Ref |
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| 2020–21 | Carmelo Anthony | Forward
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 United States
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Portland Trail Blazers | [5] |
| 2021–22 | Reggie Bullock | Forward
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Dallas Mavericks | [6] | |
| 2022–23 | Stephen Curry | Guard
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Golden State Warriors | [7] |
See also
References
- ^ a b Yohannes, Aron (May 14, 2021). "NBA creates new Kareem Abdul-Jabbar award honoring social justice efforts". oregonlive. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "NBA creates annual Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Award". NBA.com. May 13, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ "NBA creates social justice award, named for legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar". Firstpost. May 14, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ Riddell, Don; Morse, Ben (May 13, 2021). "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is proud of NBA's new social justice champion award, but worries US still faces 'the same issues'". CNN. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ a b "Carmelo Anthony named Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion". NBA.com. June 29, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ "Mavericks' Reggie Bullock Wins 2022 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award". Bleacher Report. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ "Stephen Curry wins 2022-23 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award". NBA.com. Retrieved May 23, 2022.