Here's your Forbes Daily Briefing for Tuesday, February 18th.

Today on Forbes, how this legendary NBA 6th man became a billionaire.

On a Friday afternoon in November, Junior Bridgman is reminiscing about his time in the NBA.

Once traded to the Milwaukee Bucks for the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bridgman,

now 71 years old, scans his Louisville, Kentucky office filled with photographs, art, and memorabilia

from his playing days as one of the most dominant NBA sixth men of his era. He leans back in his

chair, allowing the emotions to set in. He knows the

moment to retire is once again approaching. Bridgman tells Forbes, quote, it's probably time.

Glancing at the replica Super Bowl ring he was given by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020,

he adds, quote, Time catches up.

You look around and realize that your time,

and the time when you have influence and when you're really involved

and have the energy is gone.

But Bridgman remains thoroughly engaged in his business ventures

and remains a gracious host as he gives Forbes's Jabari Young

a brief tour of his headquarters.

Walking past the Coca-Cola and Wendy's award plaques, Bridgman points out a unique portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King

that's made of old keyboard buttons. A small mirror is nearby, urging passers-by to pick it up,

then stand in front of the portrait to see a reflection of the words

from King's famous I Have a Dream speech. Down the hall is a section dedicated to Nelson Mandela,

including paintings the South African leader made while in prison, and a photo of the Little

Rock Nine, signed by the nine black students who became the first to integrate Little Rock

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