A moment of silence will be observed in memory of Giannis Tima in the matches of the 16th matchday of the Euroleague, and in the matches of the 12th day of the EuroCup, the organizing authority announced today.
The 32-year-old athlete was found dead outside an apartment in Moscow and although information indicates that he had mental health problems.
The Euroleague announcement states the following:
“Eureague Basketball joins the Latvian and international basketball communities in mourning the death of Janis Timma on Tuesday.
A minute’s silence will be observed in his memory before every EuroLeague Matchday 16 and EuroCup Matchday 12 game.”
KAE Panathinaikos condolence notice for Giannis Tima
A shock was announced in the field of European basketball, after the death of former Olympiakos basketball player, Giannis Tima, at the age of 32 in Moscow.
KAE Panathinaikos also issued an announcement about the death of the Latvian international small forward, who wore the Olympiakos jersey in the 2018/19 season.
The “green” OEM was announced:
“KAE Panathinaikos expresses its sorrow for the loss of Giannis Tima, who died at the age of 32. Our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.”