Kris Humphries' net worth: How much is the ex-NBA star worth?

Kris Humphries' net worth: How much is the ex-NBA star worth?

Grace Waruguru
updated at July 14, 2023 at 6:33 AM

Kris Humphries is a retired professional basketball player who played for various teams, including Utah Jazz and Toronto Raptors. Apart from his sporting career, he is famous for being Kim Kardashian's ex-husband, with their union lasting only 72 days. What is Kris Humphries' net worth? Find out what the athlete and TV personality is worth in 2023.

Kris Humphries net worth
Kris Humphries of the Atlanta Hawks shoots a free throw during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 26, 2016, at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo: Jordan Johnson
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Several sports personalities venture into profitable activities outside their primary professions, boosting their financial standing and asset base. The former power forward is multi-talented, starting out as a swimmer and later ditching that for basketball. What is Kris Humphries' net worth?

Kris Humphries' profile summary

Full name

Kris Nathan Humphries

Nickname

Vortex

Date of birth

February 6, 1985

Age

38 years old (As of 2023)

Zodiac sign

Aquarius

Place of birth

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

Mixed

Religion

Christian

Parents

William Humphries, Debra Humphries

Siblings

Crystal Humphries, Kaela Humphries

Marital status

Divorced

Ex-partner

Kim Kardashian

Height

6 feet, 9 inches

Weight

107 kgs

Hair colour

Dark brown

Eye colour

Green

Education

University of Minnesota

Profession

Professional basketball player, entrepreneur

Position

Power forward

Net worth

$35 million

Social media presence

Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

Kris Humphries background

Kris Humphries net worth 2023
Kris Humphries of the Atlanta Hawks warms up before the game against the Washington Wizards on April 28, 2017, at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Scott Cunningham
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Kris was born in February 1985 to William and Debra Humphries. He grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the youngest of three siblings. According to Playersbio.com, the athlete's parents ended their union in 2012.

Education

Humphries attended primary school, where he was a prolific swimmer. He started participating in swimming competitions before turning 10 and defeated athletes like Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte. He was among the country's top swimmers, winning six national titles, including the 50-metre freestyle, backstroke, and 100-metre freestyle. He quit swimming at 12 and shifted his focus to basketball.

As a student at Hopkins High School, he led the basketball team to a Minnesota state championship, the first in almost 50 years. He was recognized as the state player of the year by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. USA Today also named him Second Team All-USA.

He later joined Minnesota University, declining a basketball scholarship from Duke University. After a successful first year, Humphries went pro and joined the NBA.

Career

Kris Humphries career earnings
Kris Humphries poses for a portrait on September 25, 2017, at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. Photo: Elsa
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Humphries was the 14th overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft, playing with Utah Jazz for two seasons. He later joined other teams as follows:

  • 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)
  • Atlanta Hawks (2016–2017)

Kris Humphries' career earnings

Kris started earning early, and his income grew as he progressed. The American sports personality earned an estimated $66 million throughout his career, which he bid goodbye in 2019 after 12 seasons. Here are his earnings since he joined the NBA, per HoopsHype.com.

  • 2005 Utah Jazz $1,481,000
  • 2006 Utah Jazz $1,592,000
  • 2007 Toronto Raptors $1,703,000
  • 2008 Toronto Raptors $2,522,000
  • 2009 Toronto Raptors $3,200,000
  • 2010 New Jersey Nets $3,200,000
  • 2011 New Jersey Nets $3,200,000
  • 2012 New Jersey Nets $8,00,000
  • 2013 New Jersey Nets $12,000,000
  • 2014 Boston Celtics $12,000,000
  • 2015 Washington Wizards $4,250,000
  • 2016 Phoenix Suns $3,440,000
  • 2016 Atlanta Hawks $ 1,000,000
  • 2017 Atlanta Hawks $4,000,000
  • 2017 Phoenix Suns 44,630,000

Kris Humphries' net worth in 2023

Kris Humphries net worth before Kim
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries walking in Los Angeles, New York City on October 19, 2011. Photo: Alo Ceballos
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According to Celebrity Net Worth, Humphries is worth $35 million. The amount is primarily from his basketball career and assets accrued during that period. Kris Humphries' Forbes net worth remains undisclosed. Kris has also partnered with brands to enhance his portfolio. Notably, he worked with Sector Watches, an Italian company, in a deal worth $150k.

Kris Humphries' net worth before Kim Kardashian

Netizens have wondered what was Kris Humphries' net worth when he married Kim. The athlete is rumoured to have spent a fortune on purchasing Kim's engagement ring, an estimated $2 million, per TheRichest.com. His financial worth before the engagement is unclear. However, the grand wedding cost the couple $20 million.

During their 72-day marriage, the former couple earned approximately $17.9 million from endorsements, photo exclusives, and live coverage on the E! Channel. During the divorce proceedings, Kris sought $7 million as a settlement. However, the court did not grant his wish, and he paid his attorney fees.

Kris Humphries' house

Kris Humphries net worth Forbes
Kris Humphries of the Atlanta Hawks during a game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 8, 2016, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Photo: Mark Sobhani
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Apart from sports, Humphries is also into real estate. He purchased a house in Minnesota at $1.649 million and resold it for $1.586 million in 2019. He bought another property in 2018 worth $7.495 million, remodelled it, and sold it for $8.25 million. Kris lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The details of his house are not public.

What does Kris Humphries do now?

Kris Humphries' net worth has continued to grow even after his days on the court. He lives a relatively private life and is now a businessperson. In 2018, he became a partner for Crisp & Green, running a chain of Five Guys restaurants in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He is also involved in Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los-Angeles based restaurant.

Kris Humphries' net worth results from a profitable NBA career and creative money-making methods. The multi-talented athlete has learned the value of fast adjustment and grabbing opportunities as they come. Fans will watch to see if he will return to the association or what the next career phase looks like.

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Grace has over 4 years of experience in article writing and digital media content creation for various local and global brands. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication (Public Relations) from Daystar University, Kenya.