Ulysses Lee "Junior" Bridgeman (September 17, 1953 – March 11, 2025) was a prominent American entrepreneur and former professional basketball player. He competed in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Clippers from 1975 to 1987. After retiring from basketball, Bridgeman acquired ownership of Ebony and Jet magazines. Although he never earned more than $350,000 in a single season during his time in the NBA, Bridgeman amassed a net worth exceeding $1.4 billion, positioning him among the wealthiest former athletes globally.
