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Latvian basketball star Janis Timma, who played briefly in the NBA Summer League with the Orlando Magic, has died, the team said in a statement. He was 32 years old.
Timma committed suicide in Moscow, according to multiple reports.
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Boston Celtics forward San Hauser shoots against Orlando Magic forward Janis Timma during an NBA Summer League game at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas on August 12, 2021. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA Today Sports)
“We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of Janis Timma, who was a member of the Orlando Summer League team in 2021 and spent time with Lakeland (now Osceola) of the NBA G League in 2021-2022,” the Magic said in a statement published in X.
“Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and everyone who was close to him.”
Timma played primarily in Latvia before being selected in the second round of the NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2013. He also played in Russia, Greece, Puerto Rico, Turkey and Spain.
Timma never appeared in a regular season NBA game. The Grizzlies traded him to the Magic in June 2015. He went viral in 2021 when he made his Summer League debut with the Magic.
In 16 minutes he scored 11 points and grabbed six rebounds.
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“We are all shocked and saddened to learn the tragic news that our former player, Janis Timma, has passed away at the age of 32,” Olympiacos said in a statement published on X. “We will always remember him for his good heart and his smile .
“Wishing his family and loved ones strength and peace during this time of grief. Jani, may you find eternal peace. You will be missed.”
Orlando Magic forward Janis Timma shoots over Detroit Pistons guard Blake Francis during an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Aug. 16, 2021. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA Today Sports)
Timma’s ex-wife, Anna Sedokova, broke her silence about his death in videos posted to her Instagram Stories, according to Newsweek.
“I’ve never understood how people who have this in their lives can record stories,” he said. “But now I beg you, please, I have a child, he is small, he should not know anything.
“You have no idea the hell I’ve been through the past few years. I just have to save my son from this information. Please, I’m begging you, don’t share anything.”
