Luka Doncic mourns loss of Basketball star who ended his life leaving two-word message for “Anya”

In moments of profound loss, the true weight of grief hits hardest. For NBA star Luka Dončić, that grief arrived with the shocking news of his close friend Janis Timma's death. Timma, once a rising star in the league, was found dead in Moscow at the age of 32, and the news quickly sent waves of sorrow through the basketball community.

“Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it.” For Luka Dončić, one such moment came with the shocking news of his close friend Janis Timma’s untimely death. On Monday, the 25-year-old NBA star learned that Timma, the 32-year-old basketball player, was found dead in Moscow, with initial reports pointing to suicide as the cause.
The heartbreaking news sent shockwaves through the basketball world, with teams like the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic expressing their condolences. Luka shared a brief but emotional tribute on Instagram: "RIP 🙏🙏🙏," capturing the depth of his sorrow. While Kristaps Porzingis removed his post later, Luka kept his up, a testament to the raw grief he was feeling. (via: EssentiallySports)
As more details emerge, the pain deepens. One of the most heartbreaking revelations is a two-word message Timma sent to his wife before his passing, a final, sorrowful glimpse into his solitude. This tragedy is a stark reminder of life’s fragility and the quiet battles some may face in silence.
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Janis Timma, drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies as the 60th overall pick in 2013, showed early promise but never quite reached the stardom many expected. His untimely death remains shrouded in mystery, though a phone found beside his body reportedly contained a "final wish," according to an emergency official who spoke to the TASS news agency. An additional report revealed that his last message read "call Anya," referring to his ex-wife, Russian-Ukrainian pop star Anna Sedokova, who had just celebrated her 42nd birthday.
In the wake of his passing, Anya shared her heartbreak on Instagram, revealing the painful reality of their difficult relationship and pleading with fans to protect their children from the harsh truth. The loss has been deeply felt by his close friends, including Luka Dončić and Kristaps Porzingis, as well as NBA teams like the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic. Timma, at just 32, was a player with immense potential, and his death has left a lasting impact on all who knew him. Yet, as always, life must move forward.