By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-11-18 22:16:38 | Updated at 2024-11-19 00:30:00
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Oregon police are 'aware' of the worrying videos posted online by former NBA player Kyle Singler, it has been reported.
Singler, a six-year NBA vet and 2010 college national champion with Duke, sparked concern last week when he posted a rambling, shirtless clip in which he claimed to be fearing for his life 'every day. The former second-round pick also claimed to be 'mistreated,' 'abused' and even 'held hostage' before sharing more concerning videos.
Now, a spokesperson for Medford Police Department in Oregon has told TMZ that they've seen the videos of Singler, though they declined to go into further detail.
'We are not going to make any comment on any mental health matter with our citizens,' the spokesperson said.
Singler has now posted a total of six videos, including one over the weekend in which he told people 'were are in a religious war right now.'
Kyle Singler is seen in the second of two concerning videos he posted to social media
Singler posted a video of himself seemingly meditating in a separate clip posted to Instagram
SIngler, now 36 years old, last played in the NBA in 2018 with the Oklahoma City Thunder
The NBA players' union has also been in contact with Singler's family, as they previously told DailyMail.com.
'We are in contact with Kyle's family,' a spokeswoman for the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) told DailyMail.com. '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 first posted a video to social media with him standing shirtless in an unfurnished room.
'I need to make an announcement because I feel like my voice is getting silenced,' he said.
'Every day, s**t is being thrown my way. I've been mistreated and abused. Neglected. Made into a mental example. I fear for my life. Everyday.
'And people in my community make me look... as if I'm gonna be someone that is gonna be a problem and make things difficult for people when I'm only trying to be helpful.'
In another video, Singler released a similarly confusing message.
'We're doing the turn the page… sending prayer and gratitude to everyone tonight,' he said while walking around shirtless in an empty room.
Fellow Oregonian Kevin Love reached out on X to share his love and support for Singler
Singler is seen celebrating after Duke won the national championship in 2010
'Acknowledgement to the ones… to the real ones. Never sacrifice who you are. Be who you are. Follow your gut. Trust your intuition… Sometimes easy isn't so easy.'
Several NBA players reacted with concern to Singler's posts, with fellow Oregonian and former high school rival Kevin Love of the Heat responding on Instagram: 'I love you Kyle. Hit me whenever. Please.'
Love then continued on X, '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.'
76ers center Andre Drummond - who played with Singler on the Pistons - also wrote, 'You aren't alone brother! I'm here for you.'
And former NBA point guard Isaiah Thomas left two comments, saying, 'We love you bro!!!' and 'Here for you bro! Always and forever.'
Across his NBA career, Singler averaged 6.5 points and 2.9 rebounds per game across 356 career games.
He ultimately finished his career playing in Spain - after starting his pro career there from 2011-12 - due to 'personal reasons' in 2019.
