Some people are late bloomers. A 23-year-old rookie is old. Front offices would consider Kilpatrick ancient. After all, he was 26-years-old in his rookie season. Technically he was 25-years-old. But he only played four games that season with the Minnesota Timberwolves – so that does not count.
Kilpatrick’s road to success was not paved with gold. In fact, it was more akin to a dirt road. That is not to say he does not come from good stock. After all, New York Yankee legend Derek Jeter is his cousin.
The Yonkers-native does not lack confidence, especially when it comes time to shoot.