Junior Bridgeman, a former Milwaukee Bucks and Louisville Cardinals star who led an even more successful career as an entrepreneur and investor after his basketball days, died Tuesday at age 71.

Junior Bridgeman, who led Louisville to a Final Four and starred for the Milwaukee Bucks, died after he suffered a medical emergency at a Louisville hotel during a fundraising event on Tuesday, the ...

Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman is widely regarded as one of the most influential players in Milwaukee Bucks history. His impact on the court is undeniable, but his post-retirement success as a businessman ...

Junior Bridgeman, the former Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers player, passed away at 71 due to a heart attack. Beyond ...

Bridgeman had an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion, according to a previous report by Forbes. He built his fortune by ...

Junior Bridgeman was known primarily for his 12-year NBA career, but he was an avid golfer who supported the game as an ...

Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman, a former NBA player who became a billionaire business mogul, has died at 71 after suffering a ...

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WAVE /Gray News) - Former NBA player and billionaire businessman Junior Bridgeman has died after suffering ...

The late basketball star and businessman left behind three children after he died in 2025. Learn more about Bridgeman’s ...

Former UofL SID Kenny Klein and Cardinals All-American Russ Smith both confirmed the news in their respective social media posts, as did the Muhammad Ali Center. Official statements from both ...

Prominent local leaders talk about Junior Bridgeman's lasting legacy. Also, see photos of the local legend through the years.