Previous Social Justice Champion award winners include Carmelo Anthony, Reggie Bullock, Stephen Curry and last year’s winner, ...

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was one of the greatest players in NBA history, and now his former teammate with the Los Angeles Lakers, ...

The NBA’s second all-time leading scorer surprised some fans by appearing at a Jackie Robinson Day tribute at Dodger Stadium ...

Rookie Lew Alcindor, who would later become Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, showcased a historic performance in all 10 NBA playoff games of 1970 while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks. He scored 352 points, ...

“It’s great to be here on this day, especially, because he was a hero of mine from Day 1, when I became aware of him,” Abdul-Jabbar said, telling stories about becoming a fan of the Brooklyn ...

Six-time NBA champion and activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will address graduating seniors as this year’s Class Day speaker on ...

The San Antonio Spurs' Harrison Barnes has been nominated for the NBA's Social Justice Award, which is named for Kareem Adbdul-Jabbar ...

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has been named a finalist for the NBA's Social Justice Champion Award.