Kevin Love offers support after ex-Duke star Kyle Singler sparks concern with alarming video

Miami Heat star Kevin Love offered support to his former high school rival and ex-Duke star Kyle Singler on Tuesday after he posted an alarming Instagram video.

In a post this week, the 36-year-old singler said he fears for his life “every day.”

“I get shit thrown at me every day,” he said. “I was mistreated and abused. Neglected. Turned into a mental example.”

Love, who has spoken about his own struggles with mental health, commented on the post to offer his support to Singler.

“I love you, Kyle,” the five-time All-Star said. “Hit me whenever.”

The Heat forward later reached out to X and asked everyone to “shower Singler the love and support he needs.”

“Without him I wouldn’t be who I am today. I am forever committed to him and love him. To the NBA family, the Duke BB family and the South Medford community – let’s come to one of our own.”

Love and Singler have known each other since they were teenagers, with the two often competing against each other in high school.

While Love had nothing to do with UCLA, joined the NBA and became one of the league’s most feared shooters, Singler became a legend at Duke as a four-year starter for the Blue Devils.

In his junior year, Singler helped lead Duke to a national title and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament.

After his college career, Singler played in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder from 2012 to 2018.

He retired later in 2019 after a stint in Europe.

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling. If you live outside the five boroughs, you can call the 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or visit SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.