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Black Billionaire Junior Bridgeman, NBA Star Turned Mogul, Dies at 71

Black Billionaire Junior Bridgeman, NBA Star Turned Mogul, Dies at 71

Black billionaire Ulysses Lee “Junior” Bridgeman, a former NBA legend-turned-business mogul, has passed away at the age of 71. His death came after he experienced chest pains during a Leadership Luncheon on Scouting in Louisville, Kentucky.  Bridgeman was seen grabbing his chest and expressing pain during the luncheon on Louiseville television stations. Emergency medical personnel were then called, and he was taken away by an ambulance. Related Post: Former NBA Star Junior Bridgeman Attains Billionaire Status NBA commissioner Adam Silver sent his condolences via social media platform X, saying that “Junior was the ultimate entrepreneur who built on his impactful 12-year NBA playing career by becoming a highly respected and successful business leader.” He also sent heartfelt condolences to Junior’s wife, Doris, and their children, Eden, Justin and Ryan. NBA Commissioner