Ken Mayfield
American basketball player (1948–2025)
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Kendall Mark Mayfield (May 11, 1948 – November 3, 2025) was an American former professional basketball player who played for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 11, 1948 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | November 3, 2025 (aged 77) Decatur, Georgia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Dunbar (Chicago, IL) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1971: 3rd round, 50th overall pick |
| Drafted by | New York Knicks |
| Playing career | 1971–1978 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 16 |
| Career history | |
| 1971–1972 | Allentown Jets |
| 1973–1974 | Scranton Apollos |
| 1975 | Belgium Lions |
| 1975 | New York Knicks |
| 1976–1977 | Hartford Downtowners |
| 1977–1978 | Allentown Jets |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Career
Mayfield was drafted in the 3rd round (50th overall) of the 1971 NBA draft by the New York Knicks. He signed with the team in June but was cut in October before the season. He rejoined the Knicks during the 1972 offseason but was again cut before the season. He was again cut from the Knicks' preseason roster in October 1974.[1]
In between his short stints with the Knicks, he mostly played in the Eastern Basketball Association (EBA) for teams like the Allentown Jets.[2] He was selected to the All-EBA First Team in 1974 and Second Team in 1973.[2] He also had a stint in the European Professional Basketball League for the Belgium Lions in early 1975.[3]
Mayfield finally played for the Knicks during the 1974–75 NBA season. He appeared in 13 games for 2.8 points per game before being released in November 1975. He died on November 3, 2025, aged 77.[4]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
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