NBA Reveals 2024–25 Social Justice Champion Award Finalists

The NBA has announced the five finalists for the prestigious 2024–25 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award, which honors players leading impactful efforts for social justice in their communities.

The finalists are:

• Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat)
• Harrison Barnes (San Antonio Spurs)
• Chris Boucher (Toronto Raptors)
• Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics)
• CJ McCollum (New Orleans Pelicans)

These players were selected by a distinguished panel that includes NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, human rights advocate Dr. Richard Lapchick, National Urban League President & CEO Marc Morial, and NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum.

The winner, who will be announced during the NBA playoffs, will receive the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy along with a $100,000 donation to a justice-focused nonprofit of his choice.

Notable past recipients of the award include Carmelo Anthony, Stephen Curry, and Karl-Anthony Towns, who won the honor last season.