WATCH: Funeral for former basketball star Junior Bridgeman takes place in Louisville

A funeral service for former University of Louisville and Milwaukee Bucks basketball player turned billionaire Ulysses "Junior" Bridgeman will take place in Louisville Saturday morning.

You can watch a livestream of the service here beginning at 11 a.m.

The 71-year-old entrepreneur, who died in Louisville on March 11, was a business icon and a billionaire, one of just four professional athletes to reach the status, according to a recent profile in Forbes magazine.

"More than his remarkable professional achievements, Mr. Bridgeman was a man of deep faith, guided by his unwavering belief in God. His commitment to integrity, generosity, and service was rooted in his spiritual foundation, and his leadership reflected his desire to uplift those around him," Ebony Media Group officials said in a statement. "His impact was felt across industries, and his influence will continue to inspire generations to come."

Dozens of members of the college and professional basketball worlds expressed their condolences following Bridgeman's death, including Louisville men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey, former Kentucky men's basketball head coach John Calipari and NBA legend turned sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal.

Business reporter Olivia Evans contributed.

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Junior Bridgeman funeral: See full livestream of services in Louisville

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