Fred Brown once scored 58 pts without a 3 pt line. That still stands as the Seattle Supersonics all-time record for most points scored by a player in a game. Had there been a 3 pt line he would have scored 65-70 points in that game. The Sonics beat Golden State 139-137, and Fred Brown made the winning shot from about 28-30 feet out at the buzzer in regulation. I believe the game was in 1974. He couldn't miss and could have easily scored even more in that game with a 3 pt line.
Grew up on the east coast and knew all about "Downtown" Freddie Brown. He was my favorite player of that era because he reminded me of the old man and all my uncles who could shoot from anywhere. They were once at a vacation retreat shooting jumpers from the balcony of the hotel hitting nothing but the bottom of the net. They were old dudes then, laughing, drinking and talking mad ish. Again they were shooting from a balcony a full basketball court away and I'm at the bottom catching the balls and throwing it back up to them like a gleeful ball boy. These dudes had families, jobs and were regular every day men shooting the lights out and I swear they never missed a single shot. This was the era that "Downtown" came from. He came off the pine letting it loose Sun! He was Steph Curry even before his Dad Dell Curry. I'm pretty sure Dell Curry would tell you "Downtown" was easily one of his all time favorites and he came off the pine. Back in the day you had better know how to shoot or you weren't getting any run I don't care who you were nor how well you could dribble or dunk. Pick and roll, give and go, let that thang go! Period!
I was born in Seattle in 1973, where I grew up. Sonics and Blazers fan. Japanese-American and male. I was finishing kindergarted when the Sonics won the championship.
The late '70s Seattle SuperSonics were the forerunners to the late '80s Bad Boys Detroit Pistons. And Downtown Freddie Brown was their Microwave (Vinnie Johnson).
Such a stacked team. One of my favorites even if I wasn’t around to watch them. DJ, Gus, Downtown Freddie, Sikma, Silas, Lonnie Shelton and John Johnson. What a talented squad.
"Downtown" Freddie Brown would dominate today's NBA with his 3 point shooting and had the 3 point exist in his prime, Brown would have score at 15 to 18K career points.
"His innate ability to knock down deep range shots?" Was it? Innate? As in, he was born with it? Or might he have developed that skill through discipline and hard work?
70's, 80's, 90's NBA was like crack, couldn't get away from it! Those were the days. Heck of a channel my man. Thanks for the memories.
Fred Brown once scored 58 pts without a 3 pt line. That still stands as the Seattle Supersonics all-time record for most points scored by a player in a game. Had there been a 3 pt line he would have scored 65-70 points in that game. The Sonics beat Golden State 139-137, and Fred Brown made the winning shot from about 28-30 feet out at the buzzer in regulation. I believe the game was in 1974. He couldn't miss and could have easily scored even more in that game with a 3 pt line.
That's actually really impressive
Wish I could watch a video of that game
Grew up on the east coast and knew all about "Downtown" Freddie Brown. He was my favorite player of that era because he reminded me of the old man and all my uncles who could shoot from anywhere. They were once at a vacation retreat shooting jumpers from the balcony of the hotel hitting nothing but the bottom of the net. They were old dudes then, laughing, drinking and talking mad ish. Again they were shooting from a balcony a full basketball court away and I'm at the bottom catching the balls and throwing it back up to them like a gleeful ball boy. These dudes had families, jobs and were regular every day men shooting the lights out and I swear they never missed a single shot. This was the era that "Downtown" came from. He came off the pine letting it loose Sun! He was Steph Curry even before his Dad Dell Curry. I'm pretty sure Dell Curry would tell you "Downtown" was easily one of his all time favorites and he came off the pine. Back in the day you had better know how to shoot or you weren't getting any run I don't care who you were nor how well you could dribble or dunk. Pick and roll, give and go, let that thang go! Period!
Cue up Kurtis Blow's Basketball! 🎶🎵
Always a threat. Not just an outside shooter. An all around scorer.
Down town Freddy brown baby!
Bring back our Sonics!
I was born in Seattle in 1973, where I grew up. Sonics and Blazers fan. Japanese-American and male. I was finishing kindergarted when the Sonics won the championship.
Terrific video, terrific player
Another player that would’ve been even better nowadays. Downtown could really ball and shoot that thing!
Fred Brown played with the late Dennis Johnson. Fred Brown won a ring.
The late '70s Seattle SuperSonics were the forerunners to the late '80s Bad Boys Detroit Pistons. And Downtown Freddie Brown was their Microwave (Vinnie Johnson).
Such a stacked team. One of my favorites even if I wasn’t around to watch them. DJ, Gus, Downtown Freddie, Sikma, Silas, Lonnie Shelton and John Johnson. What a talented squad.
I didn't know that Vinnie Johnson was on Seattle in 1980 when Paul westphal was traded for Dennis Johnson
My hero. Everybody else loved the high flyers. As a pnw kid who grew up with the soups downtown was my favorite. I even named my cat after him.
Every fan back then wanted the ball in Freddie’s hand in crunch time
"Downtown" Freddie Brown would dominate today's NBA with his 3 point shooting and had the 3 point exist in his prime, Brown would have score at 15 to 18K career points.
Super dope channel! 🔥🔥
My guy... just slightly ahead of his time
Downtown was awesom3
Before Curry and Lillard, there was this.
I LIVED THIS...bball was so better back then
Excellent on Freddy Brown! Great piece on him! He was a walking kigh of dynamite! Mr. Hop....
jerry lucus did the same before the 3 pointer an rick barry use to shoot long range to before the 3 pionter was start
Tom Chambers was a great player nobody recognizes. He has one of best tea bag dunks in history
Should be in the Hall of Fame
At one point Sonic guards were Gus Williamds, Dennis Johnson, Fred Brown, and Vinnie Johnson. Crazy.
Gus Williams The Goat outplayed Magic
Very impressive videos 4:28
Good job doing Fred Brown. A Gus Williams or Jack Sikma video would also be great
Another guy Slick Watts
I’m a Laker fan but please bring back the Sonics!!!!
Down town Freddy Brown, the NBA first Sharpe shooter.
Best of the 70s.
He wasn't
@@anthonytaylor7928right. Jerry West, Sam Jones and Oscar were great 60s shooters.
I c u bro. Nice 1. Can u please do a.c. green
No do another vid about the Iowa Hawkeyes "six pack" please
Do a vid on Gerald Wilkins please!
People always forget he and Bernard kings brother were good players
3 pointer was in
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Do Michael Ray Richardson!
Do Leo Rautins
These aren't downtown Freddy Brown highlights
"His innate ability to knock down deep range shots?" Was it? Innate? As in, he was born with it? Or might he have developed that skill through discipline and hard work?