Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here are the details for Junior Bridgeman:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Ulysses Lee Bridgeman
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born September 17, 1953
  • Hometown: East Chicago, Indiana, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters)
  • Weight: 210 pounds (95 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: Wore 2 and 10 during his NBA career
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Washington High School in East Chicago, Indiana
  • College: University of Louisville (1972–1975)
  • NBA Draft: 1975 NBA Draft, 8th overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers (rights traded to the Milwaukee Bucks)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Milwaukee Bucks (1975–1984, 1986–1987)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (1984–1986)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Three children: Eden, Justin, and Ryan Bridgeman
  • Siblings: Not widely documented

Player Archetype / Play Style

Junior Bridgeman’s player archetype was that of a scoring sixth man wing: a strong, polished reserve forward who brought steady offense, dependable secondary creation, and veteran composure without needing the ball-dominant spotlight. Defensively, he fit more as a disciplined team wing than a shutdown stopper, using strength, effort, and positioning to hold his ground across forward assignments, while offensively he thrived as a complementary scorer who could come off the bench, settle possessions, and produce with a smooth mid-range game and efficient scoring instincts. Physically, Bridgeman had solid NBA wing size and a sturdy frame rather than overwhelming explosiveness, and his overall play style was controlled, professional, and highly reliable—less about flash, more about clean footwork, shotmaking, and consistently giving Milwaukee scoring punch in winning lineups. (NBA)

Fun Facts

  • Junior Bridgeman was known for his consistency, durability, and professionalism on and off the court.
  • He transitioned into a highly successful business career after retiring from basketball, owning and operating numerous restaurant franchises.
  • Bridgeman has been recognized as one of the wealthiest former athletes in the world.

Sources:

NBA.com — Class Reunion
OnMilwaukee — Milwaukee Bucks’ All-MECCA Team picks
NBA.com — 50 Best Bucks Player Seasons Of All-Time – Milwaukee
NBA.com — Giannis Antetokounmpo, Chris Paul trying to avoid joining ring-less list of Bucks and Suns legends