Miami Heat veteran Kevin Love issued a public message of support for former NBA forward Kyle Singler, who posted a disturbing Instagram video earlier this week.

Singler, who last played in the NBA for the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2017-18 season, said his voice is being “silenced.” Singler, 36, accused others of assaulting, abusing and neglecting him in the 90-second post.

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

The video remained live as of publication.

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

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

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

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 owe and love him forever. To the NBA family, the Duke BB family, and the South Medford community: Let’s show up for 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 works as a writer for the Miami Heat on SI. He can be reached at [email protected] or follow him at X @JakeElman97.