Janis Timma, a skilled basketball player from Latvia who won the Baltic Basketball League Championship in 2013, tragically fell from a tall apartment building in Moscow.
Russian officials are investigating the case and believe it might be a suicide. During this sad time, his father, Raitis, spoke about their bond, stating that it wasn’t a close, friendly father-son relationship.
Reports suggest that Janis Timma was struggling with suicidal thoughts, possibly linked to his divorce from Sedokova, as he chose her birthday to take his own life. Authorities are looking into his relationships with his family and ex-wife, but none of them seem to explain the situation well.
Janis Timma’s father, Raitis, shared that they hadn’t spoken in three years and had a scary relationship. He said he learned about his son’s death through news reports, admitting this heartbreaking detail to a media outlet.
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— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) December 17, 2024
He added, āWe had conflicts for three years, and I was blocked everywhere. Our relationship was terrible and scary. I can’t get into this whole story right away.”
Raitis also shared that a friend told him the news early in the morning. “My friend read about it at 7 a.m., and now itās everywhere. I want to know for sureāitās hard to believe. Maybe thereās still hope itās not true.”
Fans react to Janis Timma’s tragic death news
The basketball world is heartbroken over the tragic death of former NBA prospect Janis Timma. His passing has deeply affected those who admired his dedication to the sport. Sadly, some fans are blaming his ex-wife, Sedokova, for his death.
@CertifiedRay tweeted, “His wife divorced him and he killed himself on the day of her birthday. Rest in peace, Janis Timma.”
His wife divorced him and he killed himself on the day of her birthday. Rest in peace, Janis Timma. https://t.co/14C2CVcrBG
— Ray š (@CertiifiiedRay) December 17, 2024
@the_ELPA posted, “ELPA is deeply saddened by the passing of former Euroleague player and former ELPA Playersā Board Member Janis Timma. We express our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and former teammates. Rest in peace Janis šļø”
ELPA is deeply saddened by the passing of former Euroleague player and former ELPA Playersā Board Member Janis Timma. We express our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and former teammates. Rest in peace Janis šļø#ELPlayers pic.twitter.com/GQsyXWD2kv
— EuroLeague Players Association (@the_ELPA) December 17, 2024
@NGioupis wrote, “Once a Magic, forever a Magic. Rest in peace Janis Timma ššļø”
@kicks shared, “Janis Timma has sadly passed away due to an apparent suicideā¦ š Hereās his unconventional journey to becoming a G League LEGEND š§µ”
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— Kicks (@kicks) December 17, 2024
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@KeithSmithNBA tweeted, “The death of Janis Timma is a sad, but important reminder to check on friends and family at this time of year. The holidays can be hard on a lot of people. Sometimes a phone call can lift someone and help them get on a better path. All the best to Janis Timma’s family and friends. RIP.”Ā Ā
The death of Janis Timma is a sad, but important reminder to check on friends and family at this time of year. The holidays can be hard on a lot of people. Sometimes a phone call can lift someone and help them get on a better path.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) December 17, 2024
All the best to Janis Timma's family andā¦
