Junior Bridgeman RIP

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  1. UncleCliffy'sDaddy

    UncleCliffy'sDaddy We're all Bozos on this bus.

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    Hard to believe no one has started a thread honoring Junior yet. The guy was a hell of a player and a hell of a person. He was also an extremely impressive business man, whose net worth was estimated at $1.3 Billion at his death. He mentored a great many ex NBA players after their playing days were over, including Chauncey Billups. Junior got Chauncey into the fast food franchisee game and I suspect Chauncey could live just fine without his coaching salary. Bridgeman was one of the very best examples of what an ex-player can become if they stay smart and disciplined. The world and the game of basketball lost a true winner.
     
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    Thank you for the thread and the post-NBA information on Bridgeman.
    R.I.P. Junior
     
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    RIP JB
     
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    e_blazer Rip City Fan

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    One heck of a player. What an amazing life. Sorry he's gone too soon. RIP.
     
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    RIP to Jr and RIP to ex Jazz/ Sun Oliver Miller who died at the tender age of 54 today...skilled chubby guy for his time.
     
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