The National Basketball Players Association has reached out to the family of former Duke star and NBA player Kyle Singler after he expressed concerns for his safety in a cryptic Instagram video posted on Tuesday. In the video, Singler, 36, spoke about feeling mistreated, abused, and neglected, and shared his fears for his life on a daily basis. The video garnered significant attention and support from his former teammates and others, with many expressing their love and offering assistance.
Singler, a member of Duke's 2010 national championship team and the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament, was drafted 33rd overall in 2011. He began his professional career overseas before playing in the NBA, spending time with the Detroit Pistons and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Following the initial video, Singler posted two more videos, with the third one acknowledging those who make sacrifices for others. Several NBA players, including Kevin Love, Isaiah Thomas, and Andre Drummond, responded with messages of support and solidarity.
The NBPA confirmed that they are in contact with Singler's family and reiterated their commitment to providing support to all current and former members during challenging times. The association emphasized their willingness to assist players through both their successes and struggles.
Given the sensitive nature of the video content, a note was included in the article highlighting the discussion of suicide and providing information for those in need of help. The national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988, with an online chat option also accessible at 988lifeline.org.
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