Melo a finalist for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award

He helped establish the Social Change Fund, which includes Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul, aimed at supporting critical and timely issues within the Black community.

They say, “We’re your main source of income, so you’re going to need me before I need you.” I think you just have to be willing to do that.

The people in the position of power understand now more than ever that some of the athletes are just as powerful as them.

Anthony currently serves as a board member of the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition, with fellow players Avery Bradley, Sterling Brown, Donovan Mitchell, and Karl-Anthony Towns.

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