Steph Curry, the star player for the Golden State Warriors, was honored with the prestigious title of the 2022-23 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion. He emerged victorious among a strong group of finalists, including notable players like Jaren Jackson Jr., Tre Jones, Grant Williams, and Chris Paul. In recognition of Curry’s efforts, the NBA will be making a generous $100,000 donation to the University of San Francisco’s Institute for Nonviolence and Social Justice. Additionally, the four other finalists will each receive $25,000 donations to support programs of their choice.
This award, named after the NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, not only recognizes Curry’s exceptional basketball skills but also his commitment to social justice causes. The league commended Curry for his unwavering dedication to promoting social justice and continuing Abdul-Jabbar’s legacy of empowering and advocating for marginalized or disadvantaged individuals and groups.
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Throughout his professional journey, Curry has consistently demonstrated a generous spirit. Recognized by the NBA for his efforts, he has worked tirelessly with various organizations to encourage voter participation, empower marginalized communities in sports, and support children facing food insecurity in Oakland through Eat. Learn. Play., a nonprofit organization he co-founded with his wife Ayesha. The impact of their work is truly remarkable, as they have distributed countless meals and books to students, supported numerous teacher-led projects, and funded the renovation of several school facilities in the city.
