Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Louie Dampier:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Louis Dampier
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born November 20, 1944
  • Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 1 inch
  • Shoe Size: Size 10 (US)
  • Number: #10
  • Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
  • High School: Southport High School (Indianapolis, Indiana)
  • College: University of Kentucky (1964–1967)
  • NBA Draft: Selected in the 4th round (38th overall) of the 1967 NBA Draft by the Cincinnati Royals
  • Teams Played For:
    • Kentucky Colonels (ABA, 1967–1976)
    • San Antonio Spurs (NBA, 1976–1979)
  • Championship Rings: 1 ABA Championship with the Kentucky Colonels (1975)
  • Kids: Not publicly known
  • Siblings: Not publicly known

Player Archetype / Play Style

Louie Dampier’s player archetype was that of a sharp-shooting lead guard who blended primary ball-handling with advanced long-range scoring, functioning offensively as a floor-spacing creator, transition threat, and steady playmaker rather than a power driver. At around 6 feet tall, he lacked imposing size, so his defensive role was more about working the perimeter, staying active, and competing with positioning and effort than overpowering matchups. What made him special was the way his physical limitations never shrank his offensive influence: he could shoot from deep, score on the move, push tempo, and keep an offense organized, giving his teams a guard whose style looked unusually modern for his era. In simple terms, Dampier played like an early volume perimeter scorer and table-setter, a skilled backcourt engine built on touch, pace, and shot-making craft. (The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame)

Sources:

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame — Louie Dampier
CBS Sports — Revisiting the under-appreciated legacy of Louie Dampier, basketball’s first great 3-point shooter
MySA — Spurs Where Are They Now? Louie Dampier