Kris Humphries' Coach Tells Fans: "Keep Booing Him!"
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Kris Humphries can put a positive spin on anything.
Less than a week after he was heckled during a preseason game at NYC's Madison Square Garden, the New Jersey Nets player, 26, said he views the crowd's incessant jeers as "motivation."
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"People were talking crazy last year," Humphries told The Record. "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."
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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 Washington Wizards.
Compared to his experience at Madison Square Garden, Humphries says Monday's game "was a walk in the park." Meanwhile, coach Avery Johnson said he's still puzzled by the crowd's reaction to Kim Kardashian's ex.
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"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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11He shouldn't be booed for his basketball skills, however for his lack of marital skills.
it's good to see him feeling better, best of luck to him.
Kris just do your thing!...it is betweenthe couple...not us
this is between the couple...we do noto know the story...just do your think Kris!
First, this is bball, not a popularity contest and second, the Garden only had 17,000+ fans. That should be boo'd. The Blazers had 20,350, tonight and have filled the Rose Garden 161 consecutive times. MSG and Knick fans, you should be embarrassed and ashamed!
Totally agree.. we all know KK is the hoe hoe and KH did nothing wrong. She used him plain and simple. the only mistake he made was believe she was being legit. Here's a hint to the next ones if Reggie Bush didnt put up with that after how long they were together then obviously she's the problem! Go KH!!!
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Why are they booing him? They should be booing superficial Kim.
poor guy keeps getting shuyt
This man did not wrong. He was the one that got the shaft, why that two bit tramp goes on with her life like she was the one who was done wrong. Have to agree with Johnson, they don't know why they are boring they just are. LEAVE KH ALONE, LET HIM GET ON WITH HIS LIFE.
Has a Nets fan if Boo are going to give my Nets a win Then I'll Boo you!!! Nets 2012