| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 17, 1953 East Chicago, Indiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Washington (East Chicago, Indiana) |
| College | Louisville (1972–1975) |
| NBA draft | 1975: 1st round, 8th overall pick |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Playing career | 1975–1987 |
| Position | Small forward / shooting guard |
| Number | 2 |
| Career history | |
| 1975–1984 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1984–1986 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1986–1987 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 11,517 (13.6 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,995 (3.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 2,066 (2.4 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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.[1]
- ^ Menezes, Ryan (September 28, 2021). "The (Second-) Richest NBA Player Ever Got Rich Off Burgers, Not Basketball". Cracked.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024.