Bridgeman's new status adds him to a group of Black billionaires in the sports industry like NBA legends Magic Johnson and LeBron James.
Magic Johnson expressed his optimism in his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, after their strong play. More specifically, he expressed his confidence in head coach JJ Redick. Following the Lakers’ recent string of success following the Luka Dončić trade,
Is he better than Magic? I don't know. But I know he's right up there with Magic." Like Brown, Pat Riley also witnessed LeBron's greatness in Miami. Moreover, Riley coached a prime Johnson during the Los Angeles Lakers' "Showtime" era.
Ahead of Saturday night's matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum praised LeBron James for his incredible performance in the NBA at 40 years old. The Boston Celtics are coming off a dominant 123-105 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers as they prepare for a marquee showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers,