and in an exclusive interview, we spoke with kareem adbul jabbar about how he hopes the award would advancet's up -- >> kareem adbul jabbar is known for that iconic sky hook. it put him in the record books with the most points scored in nba history. but it's his work off the court that's become his biggest legacy. >> i'm definitely a product of the activism that i saw other athletes involved in. >> reporter: inspired by athletes like jim brown and muhammad ali, abdul-jabbar made activism the mission of his life. you're sort of a direct recipient of what they were trying to do during their day and what you've been trying to do practically all your life. do you see yourself that way? >> bill russell comes to mind immediately because, you know, i played basketball, and i followed his career. muhammad ali was a friend of mine. and his example helped me early on when i was in high school. there was someone that i admired and who made me proud to be a black american. >> reporter: in 1967, he protested the vietnam war draft. and just a year later, the 20-year-old declined the chance to compete at

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