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Kris Humphries

Humphries with the Atlanta Hawks
Personal information
Born	(1985-02-06) February 6, 1985 (age 40) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
High school	Hopkins (Minnetonka, Minnesota)
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (206 cm)
Listed weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
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
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-Big Ten (2004) Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2004) McDonald's All-American (2003) First-team Parade All-American (2003) Minnesota Mr. Basketball (2003)
Career NBA statistics
Points	5,350 (6.7 ppg)
Rebounds	4,314 (5.4 rpg)
Assists	556 (0.7 apg)
Medals Men's basketball Representing the  United States FIBA Americas U18 Championship Bronze 2002 Isla Margarita National team

Kristopher Nathan Humphries (born February 6, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Kris played for teams like 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 2017. Before turning pro, Humphries played college basketball for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. He also represented the United States men's national basketball team.

Early Life and Sports Beginnings

Kris Humphries was born in Minnesota. His parents are Debra and William Humphries. His father was a football player at the University of Minnesota. Kris has two older sisters named Krystal and Kaela.

Kris first showed his talent in competitive swimming. When he was 10 years old, he was one of the top swimmers in the country. He even beat a young Michael Phelps in some events! Kris held a US national record for the 50-meter freestyle for boys 10 and under for 18 years. When he was 12, he decided to stop swimming and focus on basketball.

High School Basketball Success

Humphries went to Hopkins High School. In 2002, he helped his team achieve a great 25–2 record. They won their first Minnesota state championship in 49 years. In 2003, he was named a McDonald's All-American. This means he was one of the best high school players in the country.

He was also named Second Team All-USA by USA Today. Kris was chosen for the Super 25 Basketball Team by USA Today. He earned the title of Minnesota Mr. Basketball. The Minneapolis Star Tribune and College Basketball News also named him state player of the year. He was one of 10 finalists for the 2003 Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award. In his last three seasons, he consistently achieved a double-double. As a senior, he averaged 25.7 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game.

Experts like Rivals.com considered Humphries a top player. They listed him as the No. 2 power forward and the No. 15 player overall in the nation in 2003. Humphries first planned to go to Duke University. However, he later changed his mind and chose the University of Minnesota.

College Career Highlights

At the University of Minnesota, Kris Humphries had a fantastic freshman year. In 2004, he was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year. He was also selected for the All-Big Ten First Team by both media and coaches. The Associated Press and Rivals.com gave him an Honorable Mention All-America award.

He was the first freshman ever to lead the Big Ten in both scoring and rebounding in the same season. Kris scored at least 10 points in all 29 games he played. He also had 16 games where he got a double-double (double figures in both points and rebounds). He averaged 21.7 points and 10.1 rebounds, leading the Big Ten in both. He shot .444 percent from the field and .742 from the free-throw line.

On February 18, 2004, he set a school record. He scored 36 points in a game against Indiana. He also set a new school record for most points by a freshman in a season with 629. Kris was the first Big Ten freshman to be named conference Player of the Week twice in the first three weeks of the season. Humphries played only one season for Minnesota before deciding to enter the NBA draft.

Professional Basketball Journey

Utah Jazz (2004–2006)

The Utah Jazz picked Kris Humphries as the 14th overall player in the 2004 NBA draft. He played two seasons with the Jazz. During this time, he averaged 3.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.

Toronto Raptors (2006–2009)

On June 8, 2006, Humphries was traded to the Toronto Raptors. He joined the team along with Robert Whaley. In return, the Jazz received Rafael Araújo. In the 2006–07 season, Humphries started slowly. He didn't get much playing time from coach Sam Mitchell. However, he soon proved to be a valuable player. He was known for his rebounding and energetic play. He helped the Raptors win their first ever division title.

On March 28, 2007, he grabbed seven offensive rebounds in 27 minutes against the Miami Heat. Both were career highs for him at the time. He followed this up with an even better game on April 13, 2007. Against the Detroit Pistons, he had nine offensive rebounds and 18 total rebounds. These were also career highs. Humphries finished his first season with the Raptors averaging 3.1 rebounds and 3.8 points per game. He also shot .470 field goal percentage from the field.

Dallas Mavericks (2009–2010)

Humphries played with the Dallas Mavericks during the 2009–10 season.

On July 9, 2009, Humphries was part of a big four-team trade. He, Shawn Marion, and Nathan Jawai went to the Dallas Mavericks. The trade involved the Raptors, Mavericks, Orlando Magic, and Memphis Grizzlies.

New Jersey / Brooklyn Nets (2010–2013)

On January 11, 2010, the Mavericks traded Humphries and Shawne Williams to the New Jersey Nets. This trade allowed the Mavericks to get Eduardo Nájera back. On January 27, 2010, Humphries scored a career-high 25 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. He had already set new career highs of 15 and 21 points as a Net.

The 2011 season was a breakthrough for Humphries. He averaged a double-double in points and rebounds. On December 21, 2011, Humphries signed a one-year contract worth $8 million with the New Jersey Nets. The 2011–12 season was his best as a professional. He started all 62 games he played in. 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 good enough to rank fifth in the league for the second year in a row.

On July 17, 2012, Humphries signed a two-year contract worth $24 million with the Nets. By this time, the team had moved to Brooklyn.

Boston Celtics (2013–2014)

On June 27, 2013, the Nets and Boston Celtics made a big trade. Humphries and four other players (Keith Bogans, MarShon Brooks, Kris Joseph, and Gerald Wallace) were sent to Boston. The Celtics also received three future first-round draft picks. In return, the Nets got Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Jason Terry, plus D. J. White. The trade was officially completed on July 12, 2013.

Washington Wizards (2014–2016)

On July 19, 2014, the Washington Wizards acquired Humphries. This was part of a sign-and-trade deal. The Celtics received a protected 2015 second-round pick and a trade exception. On October 9, 2014, Kris had surgery to fix nerve damage in his right pinky finger. He was out of play for three to four weeks.

Humphries with the Washington Wizards in 2015

On November 14, 2015, Humphries had a great game. He made 5 of 8 three-pointers and scored a game-high 23 points. This helped the Wizards beat the Orlando Magic 108–99. Before the 2015–16 season, Humphries had not made a three-pointer in over a decade. He hit two in his rookie season (2004–05) and none after that until this game.

Phoenix Suns (2016)

On February 18, 2016, Humphries was traded again. He went to the Phoenix Suns along with DeJuan Blair and a 2016 protected first-round draft pick. This trade was in exchange for Markieff Morris. He played his first game for the Suns the next day. In a 116–100 loss to the Houston Rockets, he scored 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in 27 minutes off the bench. He became the 13th Suns player to get a double-double in their debut game. On February 28, after starting three of four games, he was released by the Suns.

Atlanta Hawks (2016–2017)

On March 1, 2016, Humphries signed with the Atlanta Hawks. Three days later, he played his first game for the Hawks. In a 106–77 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, he scored 14 points. He also had eight rebounds, one steal, and one block in 22 minutes off the bench. On July 15, 2016, Humphries signed again with the Hawks.

Retirement from Basketball

On September 25, 2017, Humphries signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. However, he was waived on October 14, 2017, as one of the final roster cuts. Kris Humphries officially announced his retirement from basketball on March 26, 2019.

National Team Career

Humphries was part of the 2002 U.S. Junior World Championship Qualifying Tournament Team. His future Raptors teammate Chris Bosh was also on this team. The team finished with a 4–1 record and won the bronze medal. This qualified them for the 2003 FIBA Junior World Championship. Humphries averaged 9.0 points and 5.0 rebounds in five games during the tournament.

Career Statistics

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Regular Season

Playoffs

See also

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