Bam Adebayo Wins Social Justice Award

Bam Adebayo, Miami Heats center, named NBAs Social Justice Champion for 2025-2026 season. Award, now named after Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, recognizes players using voice and resources for off-court impact. Adebayo focuses on education, mentorship, and food security in South Florida and North Carolina. He provides school supplies, funds transportation, and sets up career exploration programs. Adebayo chosen from finalists including Harrison Barnes, Jaylen Brown, Tobias Harris, and Larry Nance Jr. Award has history, with previous winners like Carmelo Anthony, Reggie Bullock, Stephen Curry, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Jrue Holiday. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0aa89556d1dee49a