Kenny Satterfield
Encyclopedia
Kenneth "Kenny" Satterfield (born April 10, 1981 in New York, New York
) is an American
professional basketball
player, formerly in the NBA. At point guard
, he previously played for the Denver Nuggets
(2001–2002 and 2002–2003) and the Philadelphia 76ers
(December 2002-2003). He was selected by the Dallas Mavericks
with the 53rd pick of the 2001 NBA Draft
, and posted NBA career averages of 4.3 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists. Satterfield a.k.a. "Serious Satellite" is also a well known streetball
player on the basketball courts of the New York City
summer leagues.
After his NBA venture, Satterfield had a stint with the now defunct NBDL's Fayetteville Patriots
, also playing abroad in France
, Greece
, Venezuela
and Lebanon
, with Al Hikmeh Sagesse (in 2005-06), which he left in early 2006 without notice, and Riyadi Beirut (since December 2007).
In 2010, he played for the Albany Legends
of the IBL
http://www.iblhoopsonline.com/albany_legends/. On April 30, 2010, he had achieved a triple-double with 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists in a 100-106 loss to the Tacoma Tide
. http://www.iblhoopsonline.com/box_score.php?gameid=3676 On May 22, 2010, he put up 31 points and 18 assists in a 142-124 win over the Holland Blast
. http://www.iblhoopsonline.com/box_score.php?gameid=3680 He finished the season leading the team in points and assists http://www.iblhoopsonline.com/albany_legends/. The Legends went on to win the 2010 IBL Championship http://www.cbs6albany.com/articles/albany-1276208-legends-very.html.
New York City
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) is an American
United States
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professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player, formerly in the NBA. At point guard
Point guard
Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that...
, he previously played for the Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams...
(2001–2002 and 2002–2003) and the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
(December 2002-2003). He was selected by the Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011...
with the 53rd pick of the 2001 NBA Draft
2001 NBA Draft
The 2001 NBA Draft took place on June 27, 2001 in New York City, New York. Kwame Brown became the first high school player drafted with the first overall pick...
, and posted NBA career averages of 4.3 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists. Satterfield a.k.a. "Serious Satellite" is also a well known streetball
Streetball
Streetball or street basketball is a variation of the sport of basketball, typically played on outdoor courts and featuring significantly less by way of formal structure and enforcement of the game's rules...
player on the basketball courts of the New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
summer leagues.
After his NBA venture, Satterfield had a stint with the now defunct NBDL's Fayetteville Patriots
Fayetteville Patriots
The Fayetteville Patriots were a NBA Development League team based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States. Its logo design features a bald eagle's head and a basketball in the middle of a capital letter "P" with stars and stripes filling the rest of it.-Season By Season:- Franchise history...
, also playing abroad in France
Ligue Nationale de Basketball
The Ligue National de Basket is the top men's French professional basketball league. There are two divisions: French Pro A League and French Pro B League .-Pro A:...
, Greece
A1 Ethniki
The Greek Basket League , commonly referred to as the Greek Basketball League or Greek Basketball Championship, is the highest professional basketball league in Greece. It is run by HEBA...
, Venezuela
Liga Profesional de Baloncesto (Venezuela)
The Liga Profesional de Baloncesto is the Venezuelan National Basketball League.-Teams:*Cocodrilos de Caracas*Guaiqueríes de Margarita*Trotamundos de Carabobo*Panteras de Miranda*Marinos de Anzoátegui*Gaiteros del Zulia*Guaros de Lara...
and Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
, with Al Hikmeh Sagesse (in 2005-06), which he left in early 2006 without notice, and Riyadi Beirut (since December 2007).
In 2010, he played for the Albany Legends
Albany Legends
The Albany Legends are a professional basketball team in the International Basketball League .-2010 season:The team was established in 2010 by an independent and locally owned organization, a year after the Albany Patroons went defunct...
of the IBL
International Basketball League
The International Basketball League was a short lived professional basketball league in the United States. The IBL was headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The league started in 1999 and ended in 2001.-History:...
http://www.iblhoopsonline.com/albany_legends/. On April 30, 2010, he had achieved a triple-double with 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists in a 100-106 loss to the Tacoma Tide
Tacoma Tide (IBL)
The Tacoma Tide are a basketball team set to begin play for the 2009 International Basketball League season. Playing their home games at Stadium High School, the Tide is owned by the USL Premier Development League franchise of the same name.-External links:...
. http://www.iblhoopsonline.com/box_score.php?gameid=3676 On May 22, 2010, he put up 31 points and 18 assists in a 142-124 win over the Holland Blast
Holland Blast
The Holland Blast is a franchise in the Independent Basketball Association based in Holland, Michigan, USA. The Blast is owned by Tom Moore. The Blast play at the Holland Civic Center, former home of Hope College who moved into the new DeVos Fieldhouse. They previously were members of the...
. http://www.iblhoopsonline.com/box_score.php?gameid=3680 He finished the season leading the team in points and assists http://www.iblhoopsonline.com/albany_legends/. The Legends went on to win the 2010 IBL Championship http://www.cbs6albany.com/articles/albany-1276208-legends-very.html.
External links
- Kenny Satterfield Interview @ Streetball.com
- NBA player profile @ NBA.com
- College & NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
- Kenny Satterfield NBA Historical Player Profile @ NBA.com
- Albany Legends Official Website @ iblhoopsonline.com