Janis Timma Height, Age, Death, Wife, Family, Biography
Janis Timma Height, Age, Death, Wife, Family, Biography
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Quick Infoā
Age: 32 Years
Death Cause: Suicide
Death Date: 17/12/2024
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Other Name | JÄnis Timma |
| Profession(s) | ā¢ Professional Basketball Player (Small forward) ā¢ Entrepreneur |
| Physical Stats | |
| Listed height | 6' 7" (201 cm) |
| Listed weight | 103 Kg (227 lbs) |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 42 inches - Waist: 32 inches - Biceps: 14 inches |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Blonde |
| Career | |
| Playing position | Small Forward |
| Team(s) | ā¢ ASK Riga (2008ā2009) ā¢ ASK Riga (2009ā2011) ā¢ LiepÄjas Lauvas (2011ā2012) ā¢ Ventspils (2012ā2014) ā¢ VEF RÄ«ga (2014ā2015) ā¢ Zenit Saint Petersburg (2015ā2017) ā¢ Baskonia (2017ā2018) ā¢ Olympiacos (2018ā2019) ā¢ Khimki Moscow (2019ā2021) ā¢ UNICS Kazan (2021) ā¢ Lakeland Magic (2022) ā¢ Grises de Humacao (2022ā2023) ā¢ DarĆ¼ÅÅafaka (2023) ā¢ Monbus Obradoiro (2024) |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | ā¢ 2012-2015: 4Ć Latvian All-Star ā¢ 2013: All-Latvian Estonian League Second Team ā¢ 2013: Baltic League champion ā¢ 2013: Baltic League Finals MVP ā¢ 2014: Latvian League Playoffs MVP ā¢ 2014: Latvian Dunk Contest champion ā¢ 2014, 2015: 2Ć Latvian-Estonian League Domestic Player of the Year ā¢ 2014, 2015: 2Ć All-Latvian-Estonian League First Team ā¢ 2014, 2015: 2Ć Latvian League champion ā¢ 2015: VTB United League Young Player of the Year ā¢ 2015: Latvian All-Star Game MVP ā¢ 2015: Latvian-Estonian League Best Defender ā¢ 2015, 2016: 2Ć VTB United League Top Latvian Player ā¢ 2016: All-VTB United League First Team ā¢ 2017: VTB United League Dunk Contest champion ā¢ 2017: VTB United League All-Star ā¢ 2017, 2019: 2Ć All-VTB United League Second Team |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 2 July 1992 (Thursday) |
| Birthplace | KrÄslava, Latvia |
| Date of Death | 17 December 2024 |
| Place of Death | Moscow, Russia |
| Age (at the time of death) | 32 Years |
| Death Cause | Suicide |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Nationality | Latvian |
| Hometown | KrÄslava |
| School(s) | ā¢ KrÄslavas Ä£imnÄzija ā¢ Riga Secondary School No 49 ā¢ KrÄslavas EinÅ”teinu pamatskola |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | ā¢ Swimming  ā¢ Travelling |
| Tattoo(s) | ā¢ On both arms  ā¢ On chest and back   |
| Social Media | ā¢ Instagram ā¢ Twitter |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Divorced |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Anna Sedokova (Singer) |
| Family ADVERTISEMENT |
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| Wife/Spouse | ā¢ Sana Timma (2016-2019) ā¢ Anna Sedokova (2020-2024)  |
| Parents | Father- Raitis Timma Mother- Ausma Timma  |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Lamborghini  |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth (at the time of death) | $1 million |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Janis Timma
Janis Timma developed an interest in basketball during his childhood.
A photo of Janis Timma when he was 14 years old
When he was 15 years old, he moved to Riga, Latviaās capital city where he played for ASK RÄ«ga youth team.
During the 2008-2009 season, he played in a few senior games too.
In the 2009-2010 season, he represented DSN RÄ«ga and helped them win the Latvian 2nd division.
He also played for the Under-18 team in 2010 and later for the national team of Latvia.
Janis Timma when he played for the Latvian national team
After playing for LiepÄjas Lauvas in the 2011ā12 season, he joined Ventspils for the 2012-2013 season and signed a multi-year deal with them on 1 August 2012.
Janis Timma (extreme left) when he played for Ventspils
He led them to win the 2013 Baltic Basketball League and was also adjudged as the Finals MVP award.
In the 2013 NBA Draft, the Memphis Grizzlies selected him as their last pick (60th overall).
In the 2014 season, he led them to win the Latvian League championship and was named the MVP of the playoffs.
Janis Timma signed a deal with the Latvian club VEF RÄ«ga and played in different competitions such as the European-wide secondary league, the EuroCup, and the VTB United League.
Janis Timma when he played in EuroCup
In June 2015, the Grizzlies traded him to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Luke Ridnour.
On 30 June 2015, he signed a two-year contract with the Russian team Zenit St. Petersburg.
Janis Timma when he played for Zenit St. Petersburg
In his debut NBA game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on 10 August 2021, he scored 11 points for Orlando Magic.
He played for different teams in various basketball leagues around the world.
In 2020, he started dating the Ukrainian singer Anna Sedokova, but their relationship worsened over the years.
He often used to post emotional messages on social media about their life.
Janis Timma with his ex-wife, Anna Sedokova
On 17 December 2024, he was found hanging in a residential building in Moscow. His phone had Sedokovaās phone number with a message to call him back.
Messages of tribute came in from various celebrities including Shaquille OāNeal.
He was a dog lover and had a pit bull.
Janis Timma with his pet dog
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