Kyle Edward Singler born on May 4, 1988, in Medford, Oregon is a former NBA star.
He attended South Medford High School, where he gained recognition as a talented basketball player. Singler’s high school career was marked by significant achievements, including leading his team to the state championship and earning All-American honors.
College Career
Singler played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils from 2007 to 2011. He was a four-year starter and played a crucial role in Duke’s success, particularly during their 2010 NCAA championship run.
In that tournament, he was named the Most Outstanding Player, averaging 20.0 points and 9.0 rebounds in the Final Four games. Over his college career, Singler scored over 1,800 points and became one of Duke’s all-time leaders in several statistical categories, including offensive and defensive rebounds.
Professional Career
Singler was selected by the Detroit Pistons as the 33rd overall pick in the second round of the 2011 NBA Draft. He made an immediate impact in the league, averaging 8.5 points per game during his rookie season. Over his six-year NBA career, he played for the Pistons (2011–2015) and the Oklahoma City Thunder (2015–2018).
After his time in the NBA, Singler continued his professional career overseas. He signed with Monbus Obradoiro in Spain for the 2018-2019 season and later joined Iberostar Tenerife. His international career allowed him to further develop his skills before announcing his retirement from professional basketball on October 17, 2019, citing personal reasons.
Personal Life
Kyle Singler has maintained a relatively private personal life since retiring from professional basketball. There has been no information about him having a wife or kids as he’s remained quite reclusive.
Singler sparked some serious concern among loved ones over several Instagram posts he shared in November 2024.
He shared several disturbing videos on his @kylesingler Instagram account.
In the videos, he was shirtless and passed several disturbing comments.
“I need to make a statement because I feel like my voice is being silenced. Every day I’m thrown shit in my way. I’ve been mistreated and abused. My community is fucked up. I’ve been made a mental example of and I’m afraid for my life,” he said.
“Every day I look the other way as someone who can be a problem and make things difficult for people, when I’m just trying to be helpful. I feel there is a purpose to not value or respect me.” he added.
Many friends including NBA star Kevin Love, who he shares close ties with due to both being Oregon natives, shared several comments of support and offering help.
Net Worth
As of recent estimates, Kyle Singler’s net worth is approximately $10 million. This wealth stems from his earnings as a professional athlete in both the NBA and international leagues, along with endorsements during his playing career.
Career Achievements
- NCAA Championship: 2010
- NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player: 2010
- All-ACC First Team: Multiple selections during his college career
- NBA Career High: Scored a career-high of 30 points against Georgia Tech during his junior year at Duke.