The basketball world mourns the passing of Latvia basketball The star and former NBA Player Janice Timma, who died at the age of 32.
Tema, a small forward or shooting guard, was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies with the 60th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.
He also spent time playing in the NBA Summer League and had a short stint with the Lakeland Magic in the NBA G League – an affiliate of the Orlando Magic.
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Reports from Europe suggest he fell from a Moscow apartment complex on his ex-wife's birthday.
It is understood that it was discovered in the entrance stairwell of the high-rise building. The athlete's initial cause of death was ruled a suicide.
Local media reported that a phone containing a message from his ex-wife was found next to him when the body was recovered.
Janis Timma is No. 62 from the Orlando Magic. Getty
The couple married in 2020, but filed for divorce earlier this year. A final Instagram post from Timma in the days leading up to the tragedy has since emerged.
The short video showed himself shooting while jumping.
His ex-wife, Anna Sedokova, posted an emotional message on Instagram, in which she asked her followers to keep the news of Tima’s suicide “to themselves” to protect her son.
“I beg you so much,” said the actor and singer from Ukraine.
“I've wondered my whole life how people who have had something like this happen can keep posting stories and now, I'm asking you very much – I have a child, and he's young, and he doesn't need to know anything about it.” this.
“I just have to save my child from this information. If you can, please keep it to yourself.”
Tema has also played in Europe. NBAE via Getty Images
Boston Celtics star center and NBA champion Kristaps Porzingis has issued a statement regarding the death of his former Latvian national team teammate.
“Oh no, please tell me this is not true,” Porzingis wrote.
“Human connection is the cornerstone of our mental health. Please, let's take care of each other. Rest in peace, JT.”
The Orlando Magic also issued a statement.
“We are saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Janis Timma, who was a member of Orlando's Summer League team in 2021 and spent time with Lakeland (now Osceola) of the NBA in 2021-22,” Magic said.
“Our condolences and condolences go out to his family and all those close to him.”
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2024-12-18 00:15:15
