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This NBA Veteran Helped Kim Kardashian s Reality TV Show Cross 3 Million in Viewership Which Began the Rise for Her Stardom

Published 08/06/2022, 9:24 PM EDTBy In an age where reality TV is blazing, the Kardashians have arguably dominated the competition. Their reality show ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ ran for 20 seasons. The world got a weekly glimpse of one of the most iconic fashion families. However, they are probably almost equally popular for their connection with the NBA. Likewise, a former player from the league gave them the biggest jump possible which helped Kim Kardashian and her sisters kickstart their empire. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Kris Humphries is a former NBA veteran. He last stepped foot on the court in 2016. However, off the court, Humphries was gaining popularity rapidly. Notably, he was getting married to supermodel Kim Kardashian. While their marriage lasted just 72 days, Humphries got many eyes during his appearances on the show at the time.NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 06: Kim Kardashian West attends the WSJ. Magazine 2019 Innovator Awards sponsored by Harry Winston and Rémy Martinat MOMA on November 06, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Lars Niki/Getty Images for WSJ. Magazine Innovators Awards ) As a billionaire model and businesswoman, the Kardashian name is globally known now. However, during the early days of the show, the NBA player was the major force. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad

How an NBA player helped Kim Kardashian

‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ began in 2007. The model family was ready to show the world the ins and outs of their lives. Later on, the couple would become the sweethearts of the world. Many iconic moments surrounded the pair. Notably, Humphries even threw his to-be wife into the ocean. This single moment gave rise to one of the biggest memes. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad And it wasn’t just one. Humphries was responsible for countless moments that got the entire audience hooked up. Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries’ wedding is the hit on the show. In a finale spread over two episodes, the pair tied the knot in 2011. The NBA player even had a romantic proposal planned. He wrote ‘Will You Marry Me?’ in rose petals for Kim. The gesture won her heart over, but it wasn’t just the Kardashians who melted. To this day, Humphries’ proposal remains to be the most watched episode in the 20 seasons of the show. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Watch This Story: As for their marriage, the lavish ceremony was all for a matter of just 72 days. Surprisingly, the pair went their own ways after just a brief period. While it shocked fans at the time, it also paved the way for one of the most successful shows on television.

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ADVERTISEMENT Anuj Talwalkar 1515 articlesAnuj Talwalkar is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He is a student studying at NM College in Mumbai, aspiring to pursue sports management to follow his love for sports. Anuj started following the NBA last year, and he loves to combine his passion for writing with his understanding of basketball.Please enable JavaScript to view the ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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