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Thunder 2015-2016 Player Grades: Kyle Singler, singled out after disappointing first full season with OKC

Contract Status: Signed July 9, 2015 to a five-year $25 Million Dollar deal. While Oklahoma City holds a player option for his final season in 2019-2020, Singler will earn five-million dollars annually per the duration of his contract.

Interesting Factoid: Singler was featured in former Beastie Boy icon Adam Yauch's documentary "Gunning for That #1 spot." The film chronicles eight future NBA players as they compete in the inaugural Boost Mobile Elite 24 Hoop Classic from famed Rucker Park.

Player History:

  • 2007 McDonald's High School All-American (South Medford High, Oregon)
  • Four-Year starter at Duke University
  • 2010 NCAA Champion
  • 2010 Final Four Most Outstanding Player
  • 2011 NABC Second-Team All American
  • Played Overseas during 2011 NBA lockout for Real Madrid and CB Lucentum Alicante
  • Named to NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2013
  • Traded to Oklahoma City February 19, 2015

While Singler showcased great collegiate success and appeared destined to become a solid NBA role player with Detroit, his career has declined precipitously since being traded to Oklahoma City.