Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns was named the recipient of the NBA’s social justice award. Towns was one of five finalists for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy. It was created in 2021 to honor a player for pursuit of social justice while upholding the values of equality, respect and inclusion.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns turns back on defense after hitting a basket in the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Monday, May 6, 2024, in Denver. Towns was one of five finalists for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy, which was created in 2021 to honor a player for pursuit of social justice while upholding the values of equality, respect and inclusion. The other finalists were Miami’s Bam Adebayo, New Orleans ’ C.J.
All 30 teams nominate one player for the award, which was chosen by a committee led by the Hall of Fame member Abdul-Jabbar, league executives and social justice leaders. Towns has been an advocate for expanding voter rights in Minnesota to include formerly incarcerated individuals, among other causes.
The Timberwolves have had quite the award haul this month, with Rudy Gobert named Defensive Player of the Year, Naz Reid getting Sixth Man of the Year, and Mike Conley winning Teammate of the Year.
C.J. Mccollum Russell Westbrook Lindy Waters III New Orleans General News MN State Wire NBA A Los Angeles Clippers NBA Basketball Sports Minnesota Timberwolves N U.S. News U.S. News
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Anthony Edwards Had Amazing NSFW Quote About Karl-Anthony Towns After Timberwolves Swept SunsThe budding superstar has highlights on and off the court.
Les mer »
Karl-Anthony Towns of the Timberwolves receives the NBA's social justice awardMinnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns was named the recipient of the NBA’s social justice award
Les mer »
Karl-Anthony Towns' Message After Timberwolves Dominate NuggetsThe Minnesota Timberwolves took a 2-0 lead over the Denver Nuggets
Les mer »
Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns Targeting Return This Week, per ReportThe four-time All-Star has rehabbed quickly from a meniscus tear.
Les mer »
Karl-Anthony Towns has never been more efficientTowns is playing some of the most efficient basketball of his career.
Les mer »
Timberwolves complete first-round sweep of Suns with 122-116 win in Game 4Anthony Edwards scored 40 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away late to beat the Phoenix Suns 122-116 and sweep the first-round playoff series.
Les mer »