The NBA Honors Kareem Abdul-Jabbar With Newly Announced ‘Social Justice Champion Award’

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The NBA Honors Kareem Abdul-Jabbar With Newly Announced ‘Social Justice Champion Award’

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a national treasure and still the number one highest scorer in NBA history. But aside from his athletic accolades, Abdul-Jabbar has been a staunch advocate of shining […]

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