Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry wins 2022-23 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been named the 2022-23 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion, the NBA today announced.

Most recently during the 2022 election season. His role encouraged millions of new voters to participate in the political process and make their voices heard through civic engagement.

As part of his ongoing voting-related efforts, Curry participated in the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition’s “Freedom to Vote” social media campaign to help advocate for the passage of the Freedom to Vote Act in the U.S. Senate.

2021-22 Winner: The Dallas Mavericks guard-forward Reggie Bullock has been named the 2022 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion.

What is the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award.?

The annual award recognizes a current NBA player for pursuing social justice and upholding the NBA's values of equality, respect and inclusion.

A new annual honor that will recognize a current NBA player for pursuing social justice and upholding the league’s decades-long values of equality, respect and inclusion.
The 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.

NBA Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award Winners List.

Carmelo Anthony is named the inaugural Social Justice Champion award winner for the 2020-21 NBA season.

A year-by-year list of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award winners.

2020-21 — Carmelo Anthony - Portland Trail Blazers

2021-22 — Reggie Bullock - Dallas Mavericks

2022-23 — Stephen Curry - Golden State Warriors,

2023-24 — TBD

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