Finalists named for Social Justice Champion award
Feb 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) warms up before a game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images The NBA announced the five finalists for the 2024-25 Social Justice Champion award on Wednesday.
Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat), Harrison Barnes (San Antonio Spurs), Chris Boucher (Toronto Raptors), Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics) and CJ McCollum (New Orleans Pelicans) were chosen by a committee that includes NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, human rights activist Dr. Richard Lapchick, National Urban League president and CEO Marc Morial, and NBA deputy commissioner and chief operating officer Mark Tatum.
The winner, to be announced during the NBA playoffs, will receive the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar trophy and $100,000 to benefit the justice-focused organization of his choosing.
Previous winners include Carmelo Anthony, Stephen Curry and last year's winner, Karl Anthony-Towns.
--Field Level Media
Deshaun Watson’s Potential Return Headlines Browns QB Drama
April 30th NBA Playoffs Best Betting Picks and Predictions
Yordan Alvarez Powers Early AL MVP Lead in 2026
- NBA Best Bets: Expert Picks for Tuesday’s Playoff Action
- Best MLB Strikeout Props for April 28th Yankees vs Rangers & Red Sox vs Blue Jays
- NBA Playoff Picks: Best Bets for Pistons vs Magic and Nuggets vs Timberwolves
- UFC Vegas 116 Best Bets: Full Card Picks, Props, and Betting Predictions
- Best Betting Picks for Saturday’s NBA Playoff Matchups
- Friday NBA Picks & Predictions: Best Bets for April 24 Playoff Slate
- MLB Best Bets Today: Strikeout Props and Total Plays to Target
