Bam Adebayo Honored with NBA Social Justice Champion Award and All-Defensive Second Team Selection

Bam Adebayo Honored with NBA Social Justice Champion Award and All-Defensive Second Team Selection

Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat has been recognized by the NBA for his philanthropic efforts in Florida and North Carolina. He was recently awarded the NBA's 2025-26 Social Justice Champion Award during a broadcast on Peacock. Additionally, Adebayo was named to the NBA's All-Defensive Second Team on the same broadcast. The prestigious Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy, which has been presented annually since 2020, was awarded to Jrue Holiday of the Boston Celtics in 2025. Stay tuned for updates and further analysis on this topic. To stay informed, make sure to select Bleacher Report as one of your preferred sources on Google's "source preferences" page. For more sports news and updates, visit Bleacher Report's B/R app, homepage, and social media platforms, including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.