Jānis Timma

Jānis Timma
Timma with Baskonia in 2017
Personal information
Born(1992-07-02)2 July 1992
Krāslava, Latvia
Died17 December 2024(2024-12-17) (aged 32)
Moscow, Russia
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2013: 2nd round, 60th overall pick
Drafted byMemphis Grizzlies
Playing career2008–2024
PositionSmall forward
Number3, 6, 10, 16, 31, 62
Career history
2008–2009ASK Riga
2009–2011DSN Riga
2011–2012Liepājas Lauvas
2012–2014Ventspils
2014–2015VEF Rīga
2015–2017Zenit Saint Petersburg
2017–2018Baskonia
2018–2019Olympiacos
2019Khimki Moscow
2019–2021Khimki Moscow
2021UNICS Kazan
2022Lakeland Magic
2022–2023Grises de Humacao
2023Darüşşafaka
2024Monbus Obradoiro
2024Alikson Team (3x3)
Career highlights
Stats at Basketball Reference 
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Latvia
European U-18 Championship
2010 LithuaniaUnder-18

Jānis Timma (2 July 1992 – 17 December 2024) was a Latvian professional basketball player. Standing at 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in), he mainly played at the small forward position. He also represented the senior Latvia national team.

A native of Krāslava, Timma started his career in 2008 with ASK Riga and had stints with several EuroLeague teams, including Khimki Moscow, Baskonia and Olympiacos. In his youth, he was regarded as one of the top prospects of his generation in Europe.