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

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player, formerly 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 (2nd round) by the Dallas Mavericks of the

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. He played for the Denver Nuggets (2001–2002) and the Philadelphia 76ers (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 streetball 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

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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 plays for the

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women's basketball team (sophomore during 2020-2021 season).

References

External links

Profile
@ Eurobasket.com
Kenny Satterfield Interview
@ Streetball.com

@ NBA.com

@ basketballreference.com

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