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What Is Kris Humphries’ Net Worth?
Kris Humphries, a retired American professional basketball player, has accumulated a net worth of $35 million. His earnings stem primarily from his career in the National Basketball Association (NBA), endorsements, and strategic investments. He transitioned from a promising swimming career in his youth to achieve success on the basketball court, and later, in business ventures.
NBA Career Earnings and Contract Details
During his NBA career, which spanned from 2004 to 2017, Kris Humphries earned approximately $62 million in salary alone. His contracts provide detailed insights into his financial progression. Drafted #14 overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2004 NBA Draft, his initial contract details are not publicly available. However, his subsequent deals with various teams showcase his increasing value as a player.
In 2011, while playing for the New Jersey Nets, Humphries signed a one-year deal worth $8 million. This contract highlighted his performance in rebounding and scoring, establishing him as a valuable asset to the team. The following year, in 2012, he secured a two-year contract with the Nets for $24 million, averaging $12 million per year. Details of performance bonuses or incentives within these contracts are not publicly disclosed.
Throughout his career, Humphries played for several NBA teams, including the Utah Jazz (2004–2006), Toronto Raptors (2006–2009), Dallas Mavericks (2009–2010), New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets (2010–2013), Boston Celtics (2013–2014), Washington Wizards (2014–2016), Phoenix Suns (2016), and Atlanta Hawks (2016–2017). While precise contract details for each team are not fully available, his progression from team to team reflects his market value and performance metrics during those periods. Each team valued him for his rebounding and inside game.
Early Life and Transition to Basketball
Kristopher Nathan Humphries was born on February 6, 1985, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up in a family with a strong athletic background; his father, William Humphries, was a former University of Minnesota football player. Kris initially excelled as a swimmer, achieving national recognition at a young age. By age 10, he was ranked as the top swimmer in the United States in multiple categories, including the 50-meter freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, as well as the 100-meter freestyle and 200-meter individual medley. He often competed against future Olympic champions Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, frequently outperforming them.
Despite his swimming success, Humphries transitioned to basketball at age 12, focusing on his skills at Hopkins High School. His decision to switch sports marked a significant turning point in his career trajectory. At Hopkins High School, he led the basketball team to their first Minnesota state championship in nearly 50 years, showcasing his potential in a new athletic arena. His achievements earned him accolades, including being named state player of the year by “College Basketball News” and the “Minneapolis Star Tribune.” “USA Today” also recognized him as a Second Team All-USA player. According to Rivals.com, he was ranked as the #15 player and #2 power forward in 2003. Kris initially committed to Duke on a scholarship but later chose to attend the University of Minnesota, his father’s alma mater.
College and Professional Career Highlights
At the University of Minnesota, Humphries made an immediate impact, leading the Big Ten in both scoring and rebounding during his freshman year. He was honored as the 2004 Big Ten Freshman of the Year and received an Honorable Mention All-America designation. His performance earned him a spot on the All-Big Ten First Team, as voted by coaches and media representatives. He set university records for the most points scored by a freshman in a single season, totaling 629 points, and the most points scored in a single game, with 36 points. After his successful freshman year, he declared for the NBA draft.
Kris was selected as the 14th overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz. In June 2006, he was traded to the Toronto Raptors along with teammate Robert Whaley in exchange for Rafael Araújo. Despite limited playing time initially, Humphries established himself as a reliable rebounder, contributing to the Raptors’ first division title. On March 28, 2007, he achieved a career-high seven offensive rebounds in just 27 minutes, repeating this feat on April 13 of the same year with nine offensive rebounds and 18 total rebounds.
In January 2009, Humphries suffered a fractured fibula, sidelining him for the remainder of the season. He was subsequently traded to the Dallas Mavericks in July, along with Nathan Jawai and Shawn Marion. His tenure with the Mavericks was brief, as he was traded to the New Jersey Nets in January 2010. On January 27, 2010, he scored a career-high 25 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. During the 2011 season, he consistently achieved double-doubles in both rebounds and points. The team re-signed him in 2011 for $8 million for one season. At that time, Kris ranked fifth in rebounding in the NBA. The Nets, renamed the Brooklyn Nets, re-signed him again in July 2012, offering him $24 million for two years.
Despite the new contract, the Nets traded Humphries to the Boston Celtics in June 2013. Subsequently, the Celtics traded him to the Washington Wizards in July 2014. In October 2014, he underwent surgery to repair nerve damage in his finger after an injury sustained during a preseason game. In February 2016, Humphries was traded to the Phoenix Suns, where he played four games before joining the Atlanta Hawks on March 1. The Hawks re-signed him for $4 million in July 2016. After his one-year contract expired, he signed a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers in September 2017. He participated in three preseason games before being waived in mid-October. On March 26, 2019, Humphries announced his retirement in an article for “The Player’s Tribune” titled “I Never Wanted to Be That Guy.”
Real Estate Investments and Personal Life
In 2006, Kris Humphries purchased a 4,716 square foot lake house in Mound, Minnesota, for $1.649 million. He listed the property for sale at $1.65 million and later reduced the asking price to $1.586 million in March 2019. In 2018, he acquired a 4,542 square foot home in the Hollywood Hills for $7.495 million. In 2017, he sold his remodeled Beverly Hills home for $8.25 million, having purchased the 3,300 square foot property for $6.2 million in 2015.
Humphries’ personal life gained significant media attention, particularly his relationship with Kim Kardashian. They began dating in October 2010 and married on August 20, 2011. The E! network broadcasted a two-part special about their wedding in October. However, just 72 days after the $20 million nuptials, Kardashian filed for divorce on October 31. Humphries responded by requesting an annulment or legal separation in December 2011, but the divorce proceeded as requested by Kardashian and was finalized in June 2013.
