Kenneth Alexander Satterfield (born April 10, 1981) is an American former professional

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player in the

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(NBA). He played for the

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beginning in 1999. In 2001, after a successful sophomore season, he bolted for the NBA, being drafted 53rd overall (second round) by the

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of the

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. He played for the

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(2001–2002) and the

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(December 2002 – 2003). During his time with the Nuggets, he coined the nickname "Birdman" for teammate

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. Satterfield posted NBA career averages of 4.3 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in a total of 75 games. Coincidentally, Satterfield's final NBA game ever was also his homecoming game against the Denver Nuggets. After leaving the Nuggets and joining the 76ers, his very first game against Denver at the Pepsi Center (Denver's arena) was on March 2, 2003, which ended up being his last game in the league. Philadelphia won the game 100 - 94 with Satterfield recording 2 assists but no points. Satterfield a.k.a. "Serious Satellite" is also a well known

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player on the basketball courts of the

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summer leagues. After his NBA venture, Satterfield had a stint with the now defunct NBDL's

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. He also played abroad in

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and

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, with Al Hikmeh Sagesse (in 2005–06), which he left in early 2006 without notice, and Riyadi Beirut. In 2010, he played for the Albany Legends of the IBL. On April 30, 2010, he achieved a triple-double with 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists in a 100–106 loss to the Tacoma Tide. On May 22, 2010, he put up 31 points and 18 assists in a 142–124 win over the Holland Blast. He finished the season leading the team in points and assists. The Legends went on to win the 2010 IBL Championship.

Personal life

Satterfield's daughter Kae Satterfield played basketball collegiately for the

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, and

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References

External links

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Profile
@ Eurobasket.com
Kenny Satterfield Interview
@ Streetball.com
Albany Legends Official Website
@ iblhoopsonline.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Satterfield, Kenny 1981 births Living people 20th-century African-American sportsmen 21st-century African-American sportsmen American expatriate basketball people in Argentina American expatriate basketball people in the Dominican Republic American expatriate basketball people in France American expatriate basketball people in Greece American expatriate basketball people in Lebanon American expatriate basketball people in Mexico American expatriate basketball people in Venezuela American men's basketball players Basketball players from the Bronx Bucaneros de Campeche players Caballeros de Culiacán players Ciclista Olímpico players Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball players Dallas Mavericks draft picks Denver Nuggets players Fayetteville Patriots players Guaiqueríes de Margarita players Limoges CSP players McDonald's High School All-Americans Olympia Larissa B.C. players Osaka Evessa players Parade High School All-Americans (boys' basketball) People from Castle Hill, Bronx Philadelphia 76ers players Point guards Quimsa basketball players Saitama Broncos players Sagesse SC (basketball) players