Humphries gets double blow as fans boo at him and team loses

London, Dec 23 (ANI): Kris Humphries' return to New Jersey Nets was welcomed with boos and jeer by a 20,000-strong crowd.

The 26-year-old basketball star suffered a double blow after his team lost 88-82 against New York Knicks in a pre-season game at Madison Square Garden, the Daily Mail reported.

He played six scoreless minutes of the second quarter, staying on the bench in the fourth as chants of "We want Humphries! We want Humphries!" broke out.

"I felt like Rudy," Humphries said referencing to the beleaguered movie sports character of the 1993 movie of the same name.

He was asked what was different now than when he was last with the Nets in April.

"Well, there is a lot less paparazzi here," he said.

"I definitely had a lot going on. It was a learning experience. I hadn't been through anything like that before.

"Life just happens. As long as you're focused and pay attention to life, everything is easier. I learned that I put my faith in God, my family and basketball. I feel now like I'm home again," he added. (ANI)