The annual award recognizes a current NBA player for pursuing social justice and advancing Abdul-Jabbar’s life mission to engage, empower and drive equality for individuals and groups who have been historically marginalized or systemically disadvantaged.
Bullock wrote a message on Instagram with his award in the background: “Super honored to have won this award! My platform isn’t taken for granted and I’ll keep inspiring and doing what’s right for my ppl ”
The native of Kinston, North Carolina, will receive a $100,000 donation from the NBA for his chosen social justice organization.
Bullock’s story of losing two sisters to murder is one of the most tragic in professional sports.