Former NBA forward Kyle Singler was arrested earlier this week in Oklahoma after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend, according to multiple reports.
On Thursday, police in Whitehead received a call from a woman who said she was allegedly being chased by the ex-Thunder and Pistons player — who she said was her live-in boyfriend — and tried to “get” her child, whom he is the father of, News on 6 reported.
According to the outlet, Singler, who police allege was under the influence of drugs, wanted to have sex with the woman, and when she refused, he threatened to rape her before he pushed her to the ground and assaulted her.
KFOR reported the woman had bruising on her arms and finger outlines on her face.
Last November, Singler posted concerning videos on social media in which he was shirtless, claiming he had “been mistreated and abused” and that the world was in the middle of a “religious war.”
Kyle Singler of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center on February 13, 2017 in Washington, DC. Getty Images
“I have been mistreated and abused, neglected, made into a mental example,” Singler said. “And I fear for my life every day. And people in my community make me look out as if I’m going to be someone that’s going to be a problem and make things difficult for people when I’m only trying to be helpful.
“I feel like I have a certain way about myself and strength and purpose that does not get valued or get treated properly.”
A Medford Police Department (Oregon) spokesperson said then that authorities were “aware” of the videos, while the NBA Players Association told The Post it had been in contact with his family.
Kyle Singler of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on February 24, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NBAE via Getty Images
“We are in contact with Kyle’s family. 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,” the statement said.
Singler starred at Duke, helping the Blue Devils win the 2010 national title while being named the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player of that NCAA Tournament.
He was a second-round NBA draft pick in 2011, playing six seasons in the league.