Kenny Satterfield
Kenneth Satterfield | |
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| Born | April 10, 1981 United States |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player (former) |
| Years active | 1999–2010s |
| Known for | NBA player for Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers |
Kenneth Alexander Satterfield (born April 10, 1981) is a former American professional basketball athlete who participated in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He began his collegiate basketball career with the Cincinnati Bearcats in 1999 and entered the NBA draft following his sophomore year. In the 2001 NBA Draft, Satterfield was chosen 53rd overall during the second round by the Dallas Mavericks. His NBA tenure included playing for the Denver Nuggets from 2001 to 2002 and the Philadelphia 76ers between December 2002 and 2003.
During his time with Denver, Satterfield gave teammate Chris Andersen the nickname "Birdman." Over the course of 75 NBA games, he posted averages of 4.3 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per contest. His last NBA game took place on March 2, 2003, when he appeared for Philadelphia against Denver, contributing two assists in a 100–94 win.
Nicknamed "Serious Satellite," Satterfield also made a name for himself in New York City's streetball summer circuits. Following his NBA career, he had a brief spell with the now-defunct Fayetteville Patriots of the NBDL and extended his professional journey overseas, competing in France’s LNB Pro A, Greece’s A1 Ethniki, Venezuela’s Liga Profesional de Baloncesto, and Lebanon with clubs such as Al Hikmeh Sagesse and Riyadi Beirut.
In 2010, Satterfield signed with the Albany Legends of the International Basketball League (IBL), where he delivered notable performances including a triple-double (13 points, 12 rebounds, 13 assists) on April 30 and a game featuring 31 points and 18 assists on May 22. He led the team in scoring and assists that season, playing a pivotal role in securing the Legends’ 2010 IBL Championship.
Personal life
Satterfield’s daughter, Kae Satterfield, competed in collegiate basketball programs at Ohio State University, Xavier University, and Seton Hall University.