Another terrible news hit the Golden State Warriors as Steve Kerr just revealed a heartbreaking..
The Golden State Warriors revealed that assistant coach Dejan Milojević, who was a former star player in his native Serbia and a mentor to two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, passed away in Utah on Wednesday due to a heart attack. Milojević, 46, was a member of the team that assisted the Warriors in winning the NBA championship in 2022.
Milojević passed away on Tuesday night in Salt Lake City, where he was admitted to the hospital following a medical emergency that occurred during a private team dinner. The NBA postponed the Warriors’ scheduled Wednesday night matchup against the Utah Jazz.
Coach Steve Kerr stated in a team statement, “We are absolutely devastated by Dejan’s sudden passing.” “This is an extremely difficult time for his family, friends, and all of us who had the incredible pleasure of working with him. It is a shocking and tragic blow for everyone associated with the Warriors.”
The basketball community immediately expressed deep sorrow over Milojević’s passing, and moments of silence were observed on Wednesday prior to NBA games. Erik Spoelstra, the coach of the Miami Heat, described the news as “horrific.” Like Milojević, Atlanta forward Bogdan Bogdanovic is a Serbian. He graciously declined to comment on Wednesday prior to the Hawks game, expressing regret. I am unable to discuss it at this time. “I’m so sorry,” he said, tapping his chest. Gregg Popovich, the coach of San Antonio, was gushing about Milojević’s coaching abilities.
