Current:Home > MarketsNBPA reaches Kyle Singler’s family after cryptic Instagram video draws concern-LoTradeCoin
NBPA reaches Kyle Singler’s family after cryptic Instagram video draws concern
View Date:2024-12-23 11:23:56
The National Basketball Players Association has connected with former Duke star and NBA player Kyle Singler’s family after he said he fears for his life in a cryptic Instagram video he posted on Tuesday.
“We are in contact with Kyle’s family,” Sarah Houseknecht, a spokeswoman for the NBPA, said in an e-mail to The Associated Press on Wednesday morning. “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.”
Singler, 36, spoke slowly and was shirtless in the first video, which was posted Tuesday morning. It drew an outpouring of concern and support from former teammates and others and has been shared more than 12,000 times.
“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.”
Singler has posted two short videos since the first one. He sounded more stable in the second video while repeating some of the grievances from the first. The third, posted early Wednesday morning, was an acknowledgement of the “real ones” who sacrifice for others, followed by words of wisdom.
Several NBA players responded to the first video. 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 the Instagram handles of Duke men’s basketball, the NBA and others 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.
Singler was the 33rd overall pick in the 2011 draft and started his career overseas before playing in the NBA. He played three seasons for the Detroit Pistons, who drafted him, and was on the All-Rookie second team in 2013. He played parts of four seasons for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
___
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org.
___
AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba
veryGood! (2483)
Related
- Birth control and abortion pill requests have surged since Trump won the election
- A gas explosion at a building north of New York City injures 10
- At least 9 wounded in Russian attacks across Ukraine. European Commission head visits Kyiv
- Her daughter was killed in the Robb Elementary shooting. Now she’s running for mayor of Uvalde
- Colts' Kenny Moore II ridicules team's effort in loss to Bills
- Palestinian-American mother and her children fleeing Israel-Hamas war finally get through Rafah border crossing
- More medical gloves are coming from China, as U.S. makers of protective gear struggle
- Puerto Rican ex-boxer Félix Verdejo sentenced to life in prison in the killing of his pregnant lover
- The 10 Best Cashmere Sweaters and Tops That Feel Luxuriously Soft and Are *Most Importantly* Affordable
- E-cigarette and tobacco use among high school students declines, CDC study finds
Ranking
- Kalen DeBoer, Jalen Milroe save Alabama football season, as LSU's Brian Kelly goes splat
- Taliban appeal to Afghan private sector to help those fleeing Pakistan’s mass deportation drive
- Captain Lee Rosbach Officially Leaving Below Deck: Meet His Season 11 Replacement
- Troops kill 3 militants, foiling attack on an airbase in Punjab province, Pakistani military says
- Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper Prove They're Going Strong With Twinning Looks on NYC Date
- 'Priscilla' takes the romance out of a storied relationship
- Belarus sentences independent newspaper editor to 4 years in prison
- Former Guinea dictator Camara, 2 others escape from prison in a jailbreak, justice minister says
Recommendation
-
Conviction and 7-year sentence for Alex Murdaugh’s banker overturned in appeal of juror’s dismissal
-
Amazon founder billionaire Jeff Bezos announced he's leaving Seattle, moving to Miami
-
Nepal scrambles to rescue survivors of a quake that shook its northwest and killed at least 128
-
U.S. economy added 150,000 jobs in October as hiring slows
-
Atmospheric river to bring heavy snow, rain to Northwest this week
-
Chicago-area police entered wrong home, held disabled woman and grandkids for hours, lawsuit alleges
-
Japan’s Princess Kako arrives in Peru to mark 150 years of diplomatic relations
-
New Delhi shuts schools and limits construction work to reduce severe air pollution