Little Louie ? I’ve never heard of him , man could he shoot at an elite level . And like you said , not just a standard three point shooter , but on the run , sideways - quick , fake , turn around and release . Can’t believe he’s faded into obscurity . Thank you for this history lesson !
Love this video. ABA feels so forgotten when we talk about the greats, Dr J and others always feel left off. Appreciate you shining a light on a sharpshooter
Thank you for shedding light on this largely forgotten player. I grew up watching Louie making the 3-pointer exciting. When we’d see that red, white and blue basketball spin from 25 feet out, it was like watching a pinwheel on the 4th of July. Loved Louie!
It's kind of sad that the old NBA establishment did EVERYTHING to shun the ABA. Yeah, I know, the ABA made salaries go up, but the ABA was full of superstars most of the country didnt see. I only remember Louie Dampier when he played for the Spurs after the merger. He retired the year before the NBA added the 3pt line(the 3pointer started in the NBA in the 79-80 season.)
Yeah it was always weird to me that, despite having just as a rich history as other sports, basketball history isn't talked about as much or even known to it's own fans.
Thank you for this great video about a player I had forgotten about and very much should not have. Played his entire prime in the 9 years the ABA existed. Amazing!
More Kentucky Colonels videos please! Dan Issle and Artist Gilmore would be good. Everyone loved Louie! A fan favorite. I use to go to Kentucky Colonel games as a very young boy and they are the reason for my love of basketball to this day. I met Louie years after he retired and he was a super nice guy.
All hail King Louie. Fellow UK alum. I was in medical school at UK during Pitino’s first 3 years. The Laettner shot in the 1992 Elite Eight game was my fourth year of medical school.
When he was in his late 40's, Dampier play ball in a church league in Louisville that my friend was in charge. If Louie's feet were set, any shot he took was nothing but net.
that off the spin middy pull-up was cold. earl monroe had that in his bag too. n dave bing.ayye but if u rly wanna talk abt players way ahead of their time, heres a deep pull: mo stokes. one of the earliest positionless players in the NBA.
Still, my guy will always be the ultimate team player..and 3 straight MVP..Larry Joe Bird..who never practiced 3 point shots cuz they didn’t come into the NBA until Bird got there..
This is my FIRST video with over 50 Likes. Thanks Famly.
good video, but please, at 0:17 fix that damn Oscar ROBINSON
@ Thank you. I’ll see what I can do.
Little Louie ? I’ve never heard of him , man could he shoot at an elite level . And like you said , not just a standard three point shooter , but on the run , sideways - quick , fake , turn around and release . Can’t believe he’s faded into obscurity . Thank you for this history lesson !
You know your basketball history. I just subscribed.
Thank you. I’m just a student of the game wanting to learn more and share
Love this video. ABA feels so forgotten when we talk about the greats, Dr J and others always feel left off. Appreciate you shining a light on a sharpshooter
Agreed. IMO Dr. J would probably be considered in the top 10 all time players if he played his whole career in the NBA
Thanks for watching. I always love talking about the greats of basketball past. Glad you enjoyed
Thank you for shedding light on this largely forgotten player. I grew up watching Louie making the 3-pointer exciting. When we’d see that red, white and blue basketball spin from 25 feet out, it was like watching a pinwheel on the 4th of July. Loved Louie!
On this channel every good, great, and legendary player gets light. Glad you enjoyed it.
It's kind of sad that the old NBA establishment did EVERYTHING to shun the ABA. Yeah, I know, the ABA made salaries go up, but the ABA was full of superstars most of the country didnt see. I only remember Louie Dampier when he played for the Spurs after the merger. He retired the year before the NBA added the 3pt line(the 3pointer started in the NBA in the 79-80 season.)
Yeah it was always weird to me that, despite having just as a rich history as other sports, basketball history isn't talked about as much or even known to it's own fans.
They are a little murky even with the first merger (BAA and NBL merger in 1949) regarding what accolades they respect.
Thank you for this great video about a player I had forgotten about and very much should not have. Played his entire prime in the 9 years the ABA existed. Amazing!
More Kentucky Colonels videos please! Dan Issle and Artist Gilmore would be good. Everyone loved Louie! A fan favorite. I use to go to Kentucky Colonel games as a very young boy and they are the reason for my love of basketball to this day. I met Louie years after he retired and he was a super nice guy.
Used to follow the Colonels on the independent channel out of Cincinnati. I loved the ABA.
King Louie!!! Heard his name from Dr J but never knew how good he was! Great jon
King Louie
This is some deep knowledge. Another small player people might not know is Calvin Murphy.
I've hard of Calvin. He might have a video coming.
All hail King Louie. Fellow UK alum. I was in medical school at UK during Pitino’s first 3 years. The Laettner shot in the 1992 Elite Eight game was my fourth year of medical school.
It still pisses me off that Pitino didn't have anybody guard Grant Hill on that play.
King Louie!
When he was in his late 40's, Dampier play ball in a church league in Louisville that my friend was in charge. If Louie's feet were set, any shot he took was nothing but net.
Nice vid, best of luck in the future.
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Thanks mate
Liked, subscribed, and commenting. Great movie completely new info for me!
Happy you enjoyed
You gonna be big one day trust
Thanks Dj. Glad you could witness the development.
Shooting percentages were a LOT lower back in the late '60s. Louie was great.
that off the spin middy pull-up was cold. earl monroe had that in his bag too. n dave bing.ayye but if u rly wanna talk abt players way ahead of their time, heres a deep pull: mo stokes. one of the earliest positionless players in the NBA.
king louie!
Thanks for the comment. Definitely will check out Mo.
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He was a Rick Barry....Pete Maravich like player to me.
He took fewer shots when Issel and Gilmore joined the team (making him the 3rd or 4th option), hence fewer points.
Thanks for the input
Still, my guy will always be the ultimate team player..and 3 straight MVP..Larry Joe Bird..who never practiced 3 point shots cuz they didn’t come into the NBA until Bird got there..
What accent is this ?
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