Singler was the 33rd overall pick in the 2011 draft and started his career overseas before playing in the NBA. He played three seasons for the Detroit Pistons, who drafted him, and was on the All-Rookie second team in 2013. He played parts of four seasons for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

He had a six-year career in the NBA after starring at Duke while in college, and his social media following became worried after he posted a message in which he said he he fears for his life