Ex-Duke star Kyle Singler draws concern from basketball world
Former Duke star Kyle Singler’s cryptic Instagram post saying he fears for his life has drawn an outpouring of concern and support from former teammates and others.
Singler, 36, spoke slowly and was shirtless in the short video, which was posted Tuesday morning.
“I have been mistreated and abused, neglected, made into a mental example,” Singler said. “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.
“I feel like I have a certain way about myself and strength and purpose that does not get valued or get treated properly.”
The video cut off abruptly after about 90 seconds. It was shared more than 1,200 times in the 12 hours after it was posted.
Several NBA players responded. Kevin Love wrote, “I love you Kyle. Hit me whenever. Please.” Isaiah Thomas said: “Here for you bro! Always and forever.” Andre Drummond added, “You aren’t alone brother! I’m here for you.”
Many of those who responded included Duke men’s basketball and the NBA in their comments, hoping to get their attention.
Singler was on Duke’s 2010 national championship team and was named Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament.
He posted another video on Tuesday afternoon. He was more stable while repeating grievances from the first post.
| by Anonymous | reply 13 | November 13, 2024 3:05 PM
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This is not mental illness.
This is drugs.
| by Anonymous | reply 1 | November 13, 2024 4:57 AM
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It can be schizophrenia and drugs. Millions of dollars in contracts will never help. Probably the opposite.
| by Anonymous | reply 3 | November 13, 2024 5:26 AM
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Guys who reach the pinnacle of sports often do so because they thrive under constant, tight control. They need to be in a group, told when and what to eat, perform physical drills it becomes muscle memory.
When they don’t have that and are released and expected to be normal, productive adults they fail.
This isn’t just drugs or alcohol, it’s a mosaic of diseases which likely were there all along but managed by the regimental life provided by high-level team sports.
| by Anonymous | reply 5 | November 13, 2024 5:56 AM
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How is commenting on a post like this on Instagram or any platform showing ‘support’? It’s just performative.
Show up at his door, call…
| by Anonymous | reply 7 | November 13, 2024 6:36 AM
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[quote] Show up at his door, call…
That might be dangerous.
In his mental state, he looks like he might be stashing a rifle and some guns (along with other weapons) in his very barren home.
He seems extremely paranoid in the video at R1.
| by Anonymous | reply 8 | November 13, 2024 8:14 AM
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Kevin Love, himself a victim of depression, reaches out.
| by Anonymous | reply 9 | November 13, 2024 12:01 PM
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That's a drug/mental illness combo. Stopped taking his meds and started doing meth.
| by Anonymous | reply 10 | November 13, 2024 12:44 PM
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So sad... needs serious inpatient treatment stat.
| by Anonymous | reply 12 | November 13, 2024 2:47 PM
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