The Milwaukee Bucks know they need all the help they can get to win another championship ring in the Giannis Antetokounmpo era. With the Golden State Warriors among the teams looking out for the Greek Freak to become disillusioned with the franchise, the Bucks are more than happy to accept any help they will get.
This is why the franchise was more than happy when Junior Bridgeman, a billionaire who played for the Bucks during the eighties, moved to own a part of the franchise he represented during his pro days. His involvement with the team means more money is flushing into a small-market franchise that badly needed it.
The event was important not only for the team’s executives but also for the fans and the players. Some members of the squad decided to show their support to the new part-owner of the Bucks during his introductory press conference.
Milwaukee Bucks players and staff showed up during Junior Bridgeman’s introduction
CBS’ Scott Grodsky posted an image of several players and coaching staff of the Milwaukee Bucks showing up to express their support for Bridgeman owning a stake in the franchise that helped him become a billionaire:
Khris Middleton and a bunch of other Bucks players are here listening to Junior Bridgeman. Damian Lillard, Brook Lopez, Doc Rivers and Jon Horst are all here too. pic.twitter.com/YkLu3tTjrT
— Scott Grodsky (@ScottGrodsky) September 26, 2024
Bridgeman was a member of the Bucks during the mid-70s to mid-80s, building his reputation in Wisconsinite sports as a solid offensive option at small forward. He averaged 13.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists during his 10 seasons with the Bucks. While he didn’t win championships or All-Star nods during his time there, he endeared himself to the Milwaukee public.
Now that he’s back in the Bucks organization as a part of the ownership group, players and fans can count on him to share his resources, knowledge, and love for the game to help the team win another Larry O’Brien trophy.
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