Definition
Kenny Satterfield is an American former professional basketball player who competed in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and various international leagues.
Overview
Kenny Satterfield was born on August 13, 1981, in Newark, New Jersey, United States. He played collegiate basketball at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) from 1999 to 2001, where he was a starting point guard for the Yellow Jackets. After declaring for the NBA draft, Satterfield was selected in the first round, 21st overall, by the Denver Nuggets in the 2001 NBA Draft.
Satterfield’s NBA career spanned two seasons (2001–2003). He played for the Denver Nuggets (2001–2002) and the Dallas Mavericks (2002–2003), appearing in a total of 94 regular‑season games and averaging 6.5 points, 2.3 assists, and 1.7 rebounds per game. Known for his quickness and playmaking ability, Satterfield served primarily as a backup point guard.
Following his NBA tenure, Satterfield pursued an extensive international career, playing for teams in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), the NBA Development League (now G League), and overseas in countries including Italy, Greece, Israel, Ukraine, and the Dominican Republic. Notable stints included playing for the Colorado 14ers, the CBA’s Dakota Wizards, and the Greek club Apollon Patras.
After retiring from professional basketball, Satterfield has been involved in community outreach and youth basketball programs, though detailed public records of his post‑playing activities are limited.
Etymology/Origin
- Kenny: A diminutive form of the masculine given name Kenneth, which originates from the Gaelic name “Coinneach,” meaning “handsome” or “born of fire.”
- Satterfield: An English-language surname derived from a locational name meaning “the field belonging to the satters (settlers)”, historically associated with certain regions in England.
Characteristics
- Position: Point guard.
- Physical attributes: Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m); weight 175 lb (79 kg).
- Playing style: Recognized for speed, ball-handling, and facilitating offense. Demonstrated the ability to generate assists and contribute scoring bursts off the bench.
- Career highlights: First‑round NBA draft selection; averaged double‑digit points in several NBA games; contributed to the Denver Nuggets’ 2001‑02 playoff run.
Related Topics
- National Basketball Association (NBA)
- Denver Nuggets
- Dallas Mavericks
- Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball
- NBA Draft (2001)
- Point guard (basketball position)
- Continental Basketball Association (CBA)
- NBA Development League (G League)
- International professional basketball leagues (Italy, Greece, Israel, Ukraine, Dominican Republic)