Kevin Love is showing his support after a former NBA player penned a heartbreaking post about mental health

Miami Heat veteran Kevin Love publicly showed his support for former NBA forward Kyle Singler, who posted a disturbing Instagram video earlier this week.

Singler, who last played for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA during the 2017-18 season, said his voice was being “silenced.” In the 90-second post, the 36-year-old single accused others of mistreating, mistreating and neglecting him.

“I fear for my life every day,” Singler said. “And people in my community make me look…like I'm someone who's a problem and making things difficult for people when I'm just trying to be helpful.”

The video remained live at the time of publication.

Love, an outspoken mental health advocate, urged singlers to reach out.

“I love you Kyle,” Love wrote in the Instagram post. “Hit me whenever. Please.”

Love, who like Singler grew up in Oregon, addressed the former NBA player's video on X separately.

Love wrote: “To everyone who spent time with Kyle Singler and whose lives he touched – please shower him with the love and support he needs and deserves.” 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.”

Singler, a 2010 NCAA champion at Duke, played seven NBA seasons with the Thunder and Detroit Pistons. He retired in 2019 after averaging 6.5 points and 2.9 rebounds in 356 NBA games.

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Jake Elman is a writer for SI's Miami Heat. He can be reached at [email protected] or follow him on X @JakeElman97.