Kevin Love offers support after ex-Duke star Kyle Singler raises concerns with alarming video

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

In a post from this weekSingler, 36, said he fears for his life “every day.”

“Every day s–t gets thrown my way,” he said. “I have been mistreated and abused. Neglected. Made a mental example.”

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kyle Singler is pictured during an NBA basketball media day in Oklahoma City, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. AP

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

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

Heat up later went to Xand asks everyone to shower Singler “with the love and support he needs.”

“I would not be who I am today without him. I am forever indebted and love him. To the NBA family, the Duke BB family and the South Medford community – let’s show up for one of our own.”

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

Singler became a legend at Duke after being instrumental in the Blue Devils’ 2010 title run. Getty Images

While Love was a one-and-done with UCLA, joined the NBA and became one of the most feared shooters in the league, Singler became a legend at Duke as a four-year Blue Devils starter.

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

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

He later retired in 2019 after a stint in Europe.

Love has spoken about her own struggles with mental health. NBAE via Getty Images

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling. If you live outside the five boroughs, you can call the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.