Tragic end: Latvian basketball star Janis Timma Discovered dead in Moscow

A shock for the basketball world: The Latvian professional Janis Timma was found dead at the entrance to a house in the center of Moscow. The 32-year-old, who most recently played for the Spanish team Monbus Obradoiro, apparently died of suicide, as several Russian media report. Timma's body was found on Monday evening, and his cell phone was discovered in the immediate vicinity, on which a message was seen to his ex-wife, the singer Anna Sedokova. This tragic news not only shaken the Latvian basketball association, but also his compatriot Kristaps Porzingis, who was surprised by the oppressive reality and reacted to Twitter: "Oh no, please tell me that this is not true".

Timma, which was pulled in the NBA draft in 2013 by the Memphis Grizzlies in 60th place, could never prevail in the NBA and was only active in the Summer League. Despite this setback, he experienced a successful career in Europe, where he ran for clubs such as Olympiacos Piraeus and Khimki Moscow. He celebrated his most significant success in the European basketball scene, where he played almost 100 games in the Euroleague and won the bronze medal at the European U18 European Championship with the Latvian national team in 2010, while he was for the first time for the A-National team in 2014.

serious allegations and grief

The news of Timma's death has hit waves, not only in Latvia, but also in the international basketball community. In an official explanation, the Monbus Obradoiro association expressed its deep sympathy with the bereaved. It is believed that the separation from the singer Anna Sedokova, with whom he had a relationship shortly before, had a significant impact on his emotional condition. For many, this tragedy -heavy tragedy remains a memorial for the necessary attention and sensitivity in terms of mental health, especially since telephone counseling, which can be reached under number 142, indicates the importance of offers of help. The grief for Janis Timma is also understood as a call to support those affected.