Washington Wizards' Andray Blatche (7) and Chris Singleton, left, and New Jersey Nets forward Kris Humphries (43) reach for a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 26, 2011, in Washington
*Kris Humphries was booed again by fans of an opposing team, but the New Jersey Nets player and his coach are encouraging the boo birds to keep it going, as it only motivates the player and has ultimately led to two victories.
“People were talking crazy last year,” Humphries told The Record after his team’s comeback win against the Wizards Monday. “There might be a little bit more this year, but to me, it’s motivation.”
“They want to have a reason to say something, so you have to try to not give them that reason,” he added. “For me, it makes it a hostile environment and it’s kind of fun to play in that environment.”
Though he was booed by a crowd of 17,102 fans during Monday’s season opener, Humphries helped lead the New Jersey Nets to a 90-84 victory over the Wizards. Less than a week earlier, he was heckled during a preseason game at NYC’s Madison Square Garden. Compared to that experience, Humphries says Monday’s game “was a walk in the park.”
Meanwhile, Nets coach Avery Johnson said he’s still puzzled by the crowd’s reaction to Kim Kardashian’s ex.
“I’m trying to figure it out — what did he do?” Johnson asked. “I’m serious. Maybe because I don’t follow reality TV. I don’t know all the ins and outs of it, but it’s pretty hilarious to me. I don’t know if they even know why they’re booing him.
“Keep booing him,” Johnson teased. “We’ll take the 20 and 16.”
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