Junior Bridgeman

Ulysses Lee "Junior" Bridgeman (born September 17, 1953) is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. Bridgeman played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for twelve years from 1975 until 1987, beginning with the Milwaukee Bucks. Bridgeman is the current owner of Ebony and Jet magazines. Despite never making more than $350,000 a season during his NBA career, Bridgeman has a net worth of over $600 million, making him one of the wealthiest former athletes in the world.

Junior Bridgeman
Personal information
Born (1953-09-17) September 17, 1953
East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolWashington (East Chicago, Indiana)
CollegeLouisville (1972–1975)
NBA draft1975: 1st round, 8th overall pick
Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
Playing career1975–1987
PositionSmall forward / shooting guard
Number2
Career history
19751984Milwaukee Bucks
19841986Los Angeles Clippers
1986–1987Milwaukee Bucks
Career highlights and awards
  • No. 2 retired by Milwaukee Bucks
  • Second-team All-American – USBWA (1975)
  • Third-team All-American – UPI (1975)
  • 2× MVC Player of the Year (1974, 1975)
  • Coach Wooden "Keys to Life" Award (2001)
Career statistics
Points11,517 (13.6 ppg)
Rebounds2,995 (3.5 rpg)
Assists2,066 (2.4 apg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
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