Latvian basketball star Janis Timma's life took a tragic turn when his body was found after a reported fall from a Moscow apartment complex. The 32-year-old, with an illustrious career playing for teams like Zenit Saint Petersburg and Orlando Magic, was discovered in the stairway of a high-rise building. This incident has left the basketball community in shock and raised many questions.

The Unfortunate End of a Basketball Legend

Early Career in Latvia

Born on July 2, 1992, in Krāslava, Latvia, Janis Timma began his professional basketball journey in the Latvian Basketball League (LBL). He quickly gained recognition for his skills and talent, laying the foundation for a successful career. Playing for several clubs in Latvia, he showed his potential and determination on the court.During this time, he also started to gain attention in top European leagues. His performances caught the eye of teams like VEF Rīga, Zenit Saint Petersburg in Russia, and Baskonia in Spain. His ability to play as a small forward or shooting guard made him a versatile player, sought after by many teams.

NBA and Beyond

Timma's talent didn't go unnoticed in the NBA. He was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies with the 60th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft. This was a major milestone in his career, opening up new opportunities and challenges. He explored opportunities outside Europe, including playing in the NBA Summer League and a brief stint with the Lakeland Magic in the NBA G League, which is an Orlando Magic affiliate.However, his recent decision to play professionally in Putin's Russia despite the brutal invasion of Ukraine led to significant backlash. He faced criticism from many for his choice, but he remained firm in his decision.

Personal Life and Tragedy

Janis Timma was married to actress and singer Anna Sedokova in 2020. But the couple filed for divorce earlier this year. Tragically, Timma died unexpectedly on his ex-wife Anna Sedokova's birthday. A phone containing a message from Sedokova was reportedly found next to him when his body was recovered on Monday.Sedokova, in an emotional message on Instagram, asked her followers to keep her child out of controversies and to keep the news of Timma's suicide "to themselves." She said, "I've wondered my whole life how people who have something like this happen to them can still post stories and now, I'm asking you very strongly – I have a child, he's small, he doesn't need to know any of this. I just have to save my child from this information. If you can, please keep it to yourself."The preliminary cause of Timma's death has been ruled as suicide, adding another layer of sadness to this already tragic story.If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 116123.