Former NBA forward Kyle Singler has uploaded worrying videos to social media where he says he “fears for his life”.
The ex-Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder ace has sparked concern following a pair of videos uploaded to his Instagram page. The 36-year-old, who lead Duke University to a national title in 2010 and was named the NCAA Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, made a number of claims regarding his current safety and previous treatment.
Appearing in the video shirtless, Singler said: “Every day, s— is being thrown my way. I have been mistreated and abused, neglected, made into a mental example and I fear for my life every day. And people in my community make me look out as if I’m going to be someone that’s going to be a problem and make things difficult for people when I’m only trying to be helpful.
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“I feel like I have a certain way about myself and strength and purpose that does not get valued or get treated properly,” he said before the video cut off abruptly.
The distressing clips prompted several of his former team-mates to reach out and offer their support. Miami Heat star and fellow Oregon native Kevin Love responded to the video, saying: “I love you Kyle. Hit me whenever. Please.”
Love also took to X to urge his followers to reach out and support Singler. “To everyone who has spent time with Kyle Singler and whose lives he has touched – please shower him with the love and support he needs+deserves,” he posted. “I would not be who I am today without him. I am forever indebted and love him. To the NBA family, Duke BB family, & South Medford community – let’s show up for one of our own.”
Singler posted a number of worrying videos to social media (
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Singler played for the Detroit Pistons and the Oklahoma City Thunder (
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Former NBA point guard Isaiah Thomas left two comments, reading: “Here for you bro! Always and forever,” and “We love you bro!!!!” While Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond, who played with Singler at the Pistons, wrote: “You aren’t alone brother! I’m here for you.”
In a statement to the New York Post, a spokesperson for the NBA Players Association said they have offered its support to Singler. “We are in contact with Kyle’s family. As with all current and former members of the NBPA, we offer any and all support to players, whether through their biggest successes or times of challenge,” the statement is reported to have said.
Singler was the 33rd overall pick in the 2011 draft with the Pistons and started his career overseas before playing in the NBA. He spent three seasons in Detroit, being named on the All-Rookie second team in 2013. He later played four seasons with the Thunder before retiring in 2019 after a stint in Europe.
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