Professional Career
Singler was chosen with the 3rd pick of the 2nd round (33rd overall) of the 2011 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons In August 2011 he signed with Spanish team CB Lucentum Alicante until the end of the 2011 NBA lockout.
In his debut in the Spanish league, he won the MVP of the first match day with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. After the end of the lockout, Singler exercised his option to leave the club. He chose to join Real Madrid after the two clubs agreed on a transfer fee.
In his 10 appearances with Alicante, Singler helped them win 7 games averaging 14.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals. He led the team in scoring.
Singler helped Real Madrid defeat FC Barcelona to win the 2012 Spanish King's Cup.
In the summer of 2012 Singler agreed to sign with the Pistons on a multiyear contract.
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