Weeks After Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Said He Should Slap Stephen Curry, the Warriors Billionaire?s Latest Win Might Sting a Little

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has turned everything he touched in to gold. While Curry redefined the NBA with his gameplay, he also makes sure that his name is heard loud and clear outside the court as well. Recently, the 4x-NBA champion has added another feather to his cap for his off the court endeavours. Interestingly, Curry’s latest milestone might surprise the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who once wanted to slap Steph Curry.

Stephen Curry’s and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s gameplays are drastically distinct from one another. However, the Los Angeles Lakers legend’s off the court legacy has inspired Stephen Curry and has now led Curry to claim a new milestone.

Stephen Curry receives a prestigious award for his off the court endeavours

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the biggest champions of social justice in the NBA world. The Captain’s involvement with social concerns can be traced back to the Civil Rights Movement. Given Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s endeavours towards social justice, the NBA had introduced the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award in 2021 to honor those NBA stars who contribute their part in the fight for social justice.

The NBA has recently announced Stephen Curry as the winner of the prestigious Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award. The 4x-NBA champion was selected from a group of five finalists. The NBA acknowledged Curry for carrying forward Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s vision and fighting for the betterment of marginalized individuals and groups. A sum of $100,000 will be donated University of San Francisco’s Institute For Nonviolence and Social Justice on Curry’s behalf.

Steph has interestingly claimed the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award, weeks after the Captain said he wanted to slap Curry.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar once wanted to slap Stephen Curry

On the back of his craft as a ballplayer, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has inspired quite a lot of talents, including NBA legends. Abdul-Jabbar’s iconic move- skyhook has had a tremendous impact on the game. However, the skyhook and its influence have now become a story of the past. These days every other youngster wants to shoot three-pointers like Stephen Curry. Stephen Curry’s shooting prowess has revolutionized the way basketball is played and looked at.

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While speaking about how Curry’s shooting has become way more popular than iconic moves like the skyhook, Abdul-Jabbar jokingly said he should slap Steph. ?They?ve forgotten about anything that does not say three points on it. And I gotta go across the bay and slap Steph Curry for changing everybody?s mind about how to play the game,??Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said.

Stephen Curry’s outstanding achievements and unwavering commitment to social justice have made an enduring impact on both the NBA and society at large. It’s clear that his influence reaches far beyond the basketball court, serving as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring athletes.

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