Kris Humphries facts for kids
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Humphries with the Atlanta Hawks
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| Born | May 6, 1985 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| High school | Hopkins (Minnetonka, Minnesota) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (206 cm) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Minnesota (2003–2004) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Utah Jazz | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2004–2017 | |||||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||||
| 2004–2006 | Utah Jazz | |||||||||||||
| 2006–2009 | Toronto Raptors | |||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | Dallas Mavericks | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2013 | New Jersey / Brooklyn Nets | |||||||||||||
| 2013–2014 | Boston Celtics | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2016 | Washington Wizards | |||||||||||||
| 2016 | Phoenix Suns | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Atlanta Hawks | |||||||||||||
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| Career NBA statistics | ||||||||||||||
| Points | 5,350 (6.7 ppg) | |||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 4,314 (5.4 rpg) | |||||||||||||
| Assists | 556 (0.7 apg) | |||||||||||||
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Kristopher Nathan Humphries (born May 6, 1985) is an American who used to play professional basketball. He was a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Kris played for several teams, including the Utah Jazz, Toronto Raptors, Dallas Mavericks, New Jersey / Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards, Phoenix Suns, and the Atlanta Hawks. His career in the NBA lasted from 2004 to 2016. Before joining the NBA, Humphries played college basketball for the Minnesota Golden Gophers at the University of Minnesota. He also played for the United States men's national basketball team.
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Early Life and Sports Beginnings
Kris Humphries was born in Minnesota. His dad, William Humphries, was also a sports player, playing football at the University of Minnesota. Kris has two older sisters named Krystal and Kaela.
Kris first showed his amazing sports talent in competitive swimming. When he was 10 years old, he was one of the top swimmers in the country in six different events. He even beat a young Michael Phelps in some races! Kris held a national record for the 50-meter freestyle for 10-year-old boys for 18 years. But when he was 12, he decided to stop swimming and focus on basketball instead.
High School Basketball Success
Humphries went to Hopkins High School. In 2002, he helped his team achieve a great record of 25 wins and only 2 losses. They also won their first Minnesota state championship in 49 years!
Kris was recognized as a top player. In 2003, he was named a McDonald's All-American. This means he was one of the best high school basketball players in the country. He was also named Minnesota Mr. Basketball. In his last three years of high school, he consistently achieved a double-double in games. This means he got double-digit numbers in two categories, usually points and rebounds. As a senior, he averaged 25.7 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game.
Kris was considered a top recruit by Rivals.com. He was ranked as the second-best power forward and the 15th-best player in the nation in 2003. He first accepted a scholarship to Duke University but later changed his mind and chose the University of Minnesota.
College Career at Minnesota
At the University of Minnesota, Kris Humphries had a very successful freshman year in 2004. He was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. He was also chosen for the All-Big Ten First Team by both the media and coaches. The Associated Press and Rivals.com also gave him an Honorable Mention All-America award.
Kris was the first freshman ever to lead the Big Ten conference in both scoring and rebounding in the same season. He scored at least 10 points in all 29 games he played. He also had 16 games where he achieved a double-double (points and rebounds). On average, he scored 21.7 points and grabbed 10.1 rebounds per game, which were the best in the Big Ten. He shot 44.4 percent from the field and 74.2 percent from the free-throw line. On February 18, 2004, he set a school record by scoring 36 points in a game against Indiana. He also set a new school record for the most points scored by a freshman in a single season, with 629 points. Kris only played one season for Minnesota before deciding to enter the NBA draft.
Even though Kris did very well personally, his team, the Gophers, struggled that season. They finished with 12 wins and 18 losses overall. In the Big Ten conference, they had only 3 wins and 13 losses, tying for the worst record. Some people thought Kris played too much for his own stats rather than helping the team win. After he left, the team's conference record improved to 10 wins and 6 losses.
Professional Basketball Career
Kris Humphries played for several teams during his time in the NBA. He was known for his rebounding and energy on the court.
Utah Jazz (2004–2006)
The Utah Jazz picked Kris Humphries as the 14th player in the 2004 NBA draft. He played for the Jazz for two seasons. During this time, he averaged about 3.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors (2006–2009)
In 2006, Kris was traded to the Toronto Raptors. After a slow start, he became a very important player for the team. He was great at getting rebounds and bringing energy to the game. He helped the Raptors win their first-ever division title in the 2006–07 season. On April 13, 2007, he had an amazing game against the Detroit Pistons, grabbing 18 total rebounds, which was a career high for him. He finished his first season with the Raptors averaging 3.1 rebounds and 3.8 points per game.
Dallas Mavericks (2009–2010)
In 2009, Kris Humphries was traded to the Dallas Mavericks as part of a big trade involving four different teams. He played for the Mavericks for a short period.
New Jersey / Brooklyn Nets (2010–2013)
In 2010, Kris was traded to the New Jersey Nets. On January 27, 2010, he scored a career-high 25 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. The 2011 season was a "breakout" year for Kris. He averaged a double-double, meaning he got double-digit numbers in both points and rebounds.
The 2011–12 season was his best as a professional player. He started in all 62 games he played. He averaged 13.8 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 1.2 blocked shots per game. All of these were career highs for him. His rebounding average was so good that it ranked fifth in the entire league for two seasons in a row. In 2012, Kris signed a new two-year contract with the Nets, who had by then moved to Brooklyn.
Boston Celtics (2013–2014)
In 2013, Kris Humphries was part of a big trade that sent him and several other players to the Boston Celtics. This trade also involved some future draft picks.
Washington Wizards (2014–2016)
In 2014, Kris joined the Washington Wizards. He had surgery on his right small finger in October 2014, which kept him off the court for a few weeks. On November 14, 2015, Kris had a great game against the Orlando Magic. He scored 23 points, making 5 out of 8 three-pointers. Before this game, he hadn't made a three-pointer in over ten years!
Phoenix Suns (2016)
In February 2016, Kris Humphries was traded to the Phoenix Suns. He played his first game for the Suns the very next day, scoring 18 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. This was a double-double in his debut game. After playing only four games, he left the Suns.
Atlanta Hawks (2016–2017)
On March 1, 2016, Kris signed with the Atlanta Hawks. He made his debut for the Hawks three days later, scoring 14 points and getting 8 rebounds in a win against the Los Angeles Lakers. He re-signed with the Hawks in July 2016.
Retirement
Kris Humphries signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in September 2017 but was released a month later. He officially announced his retirement from basketball on March 26, 2019.
National Team Career
Kris Humphries also played for the United States national basketball team. In 2002, he was part of the U.S. Junior World Championship Qualifying Tournament Team. His team finished with 4 wins and 1 loss, earning a bronze medal. This also qualified them for the 2003 FIBA Junior World Championship. Kris averaged 9.0 points and 5.0 rebounds in five games during this tournament.
Images for kids
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Humphries with the New Jersey Nets in 2009
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See also
In Spanish: Kris Humphries para niños
