Unics cut Janis Timma- December 6, 2021
In 2013 he was drafted by Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) in second round (60th overall). Timma has been also a member of Latvian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Latvian senior team since 2012 and previously for U20 National Team between 2011 and 2012. Timma represented Latvia at the European Championships four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 14.3ppg, 5.6rpg, 4.0apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 52.6%, 3PT: 53.8%, FT: 85.7%. He is a very experienced player. Timma has played also professionally in Greece, Spain (Baskonia), Latvia (Barons Riga, Ventspils, Liepaja, Keizarmezs and DU/Swedbank), Russia (Khimki and Zenit) and NBA Summer League (Orlando Magic). Among many awards his team won VTB United League Regular Season in 2020. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Euroleague Honorable Mention in 2020. Timma's game is described as: A very athletic forward with a strong body and quick legs. Timma's a great shooter, with a very quick release. He can create his own shot from off the dribble as well as shoot coming off screens. Defends very well even on bigger opponents thanks to his powerful body, needs to improve in continuity during each game. Tags : JANIS TIMMA, UNICS KAZAN, RUSSIAN BASKETBALL, RUSSIAN TRANSACTIONS, EUROLEAGUE, VTB UNITED LEAGUE |
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