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Junior Bridgeman, a 12 -year -old NBA veteran And the billionaire businessman has died at the age of 71.
According to Wlky, Bridgeman had a medical emergency in the 45th annual leadership lunch in Scouting at Casa Galt in Louisville, Kentucky, Tuesday.
Wlky’s reporter Kent Taylor was interviewing Bridgeman as part of the program to benefit Lincoln Heritage Council, exploring the United States.
Bridgeman, “he said he thought he was having a heart attack” in front of hundreds of lunch attendees, Taylor said.
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Junior Bridgeman applauds during an announcement that he is building a Maná drink factory in Montgomery, Alabama, on October 18, 2022. (IMAGN)
According to reports, emergency services were immediately called, and “people immediately jumped into action to help.” Bridgeman was finally transported from lunch in ambulance and then died.
Louisville is where Bridgeman became a basketball legend before his commercial insight made him a leader and philanthropist in the city.
Bridgeman played his university basketball in the University of Louisville From 1972 to 75, where he made two last races in the legendary coach of Cardinals Denny Crum.
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The Los Angeles Lakers made him the eighth general selection of the 1975 NBA Draft, but was transferred to Milwaukee BucksThe team with which all except two seasons passed during his 12 -year career in the NBA.
The escort/small front averaged 13.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists, while fired 47.8% from the field in 711 race games for Milwaukee.
Bridgeman had a 10% minority participation in the Bucks, who issued a long statement after learning of his death.
“The Milwaukee Bucks are shocked and saddened by the tragic death of the Bucks legend and the Junior Bridgeman owner,” the team published. “The Jersey No. 2 Junior withdrawal hangs on the FISVer forum, serving as a constant memory of his outstanding game on the court and its impact on the success of the Bucks.
“His arduous work and perseverance led him to become one of the main business leaders of the Nation and, last September, Junior’s professional life was a complete circle when he returned to the Bucks family as owner. His memory will always be an inspiration for the Bucks organization.”
Junior Bridgeman runs through the ball during a game in January 1987. (IMAGN)
Athletics of the University of Louisville too He issued a statement.
“Today we lost a legend and a beloved member of the Louisville Basketball Family,” he said. “Junior Bridgeman leaves an unmatched legacy, and we are always grateful for the impact he has had on our program, our university and our city. We send our deepest condolences to the Bridgeman family and all who loved him.”
In addition to his 10 seasons with the Bucks, Bridgeman played for Los Angeles Clippers of 1984-86.
Bridgeman developed a special business skill while playing in the NBA. He began investing in Wendy’s fast food restaurants, and his small investments quickly became a 450 restaurant empire known as Bridgeman Foods Inc.
Junior Bridgeman at Heritage Grand Derby’s Eva party at Hermitage Farm in Goshen, Ky. (IMAGN)
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Bridgeman also took care of Coca-Cola bottling operations and possessed Ebony and Jet magazines.
Forbes had estimated that Bridgeman’s net assets was $ 3.7 billion.
Bridgeman is survived by his wife, Doris, and three children: Eden, Justin and Ryan.
