Milwaukee Bucks History: Top 10 Small Forwards In Franchise History

Mar 21, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) gets called for a technical foul from referee Kane Fitzgerald (5) during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) gets called for a technical foul from referee Kane Fitzgerald (5) during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
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4. Junior Bridgeman

Bridgeman’s role in Bucks history is indisputable. He was a key figure in kickstarting Milwaukee’s second spell of great success, having come across as a rookie in the deal that saw Kareem Abdul-Jabbar leave for the Lakers.

From there, Bridgeman was an ever-present in Milwaukee’s team, meaning it’s therefore no real surprise that the Indiana native leads the franchise in all-time appearances, having suited up for the Bucks 711 times.

An extremely versatile forward, although Bridgeman didn’t always start, he became a key component of Milwaukee’s gameplan as a sixth man. In spite of being traded to the Clippers in 1984, Bridgeman fittingly returned to finish his career as a Buck a couple of years later.

In 10 outstanding seasons, Bridgeman averaged 13.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists on 47.8 percent shooting.

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