Kris Humphries is a former American professional basketball player whose net worth stands at $35 million. Born and raised in Minnesota, Humphries made a name for himself as a standout athlete at Hopkins High School, leading his team to a state championship—its first in nearly 50 years. His high school success earned him national recognition, including being named state player of the year by *College Basketball News* and the *Minneapolis Star Tribune*, as well as Second Team All-USA by *USA Today*. Rivals.com ranked him as the #15 overall player and #2 power forward in 2003, and he initially committed to Duke before choosing the University of Minnesota. After his freshman year at Minnesota, where he led the Big Ten in scoring and rebounding, Humphries received honors such as Big Ten Freshman of the Year and Honorable Mention All-America. His impressive college performance led to him being selected 14th overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2004 NBA Draft. Over his 13-year NBA career, Humphries played for eight teams, including the Toronto Raptors, Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn Nets, and Atlanta Hawks. His most lucrative contracts came with the Brooklyn Nets, where he signed a one-year deal worth $8 million in 2011, followed by a two-year, $24 million extension in 2012.