Golden State Warriors Assistant Coach Dejan Milojevic Dies at 46

The NBA world is mourning the sudden death of Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic. Milojevic, 46, passed away on Wednesday, 17 January after suffering a sudden illness while attending a team dinner in Salt Lake City on Tuesday night.

Mourning and Shock

The news of Milojevic's death sent shockwaves through the league, with players such as Andre Iguodala taking to social media to express their grief.
Iguodala, who won his fourth championship with Milojevic in 2021, wrote: "Saddened by the loss of my brother Dejan Milojevic. He was an amazing man! Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May he rest in peace."
As a result of the tragedy, the Warriors postponed Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz.
Milosevic's career and impact:

Milosevic joined the Warriors coaching staff in 2021 and was known for his positive personality and work ethic.
Prior to joining the Warriors, he had a successful coaching career in Europe, including coaching NBA MVP Nikola Jokic with the Serbian national team.

Nikola Jokic, NBA MVP
Jokic wrote on Instagram, "Rest in peace, Dirkie!" with a photo of the two together, paying tribute to their former mentor.
Several other European players who played in the NBA, such as Ivica Zubac, Boban Marjanovic and Goga Bitadze, were also mentors to Milojevic.
Statement from the Warriors

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expressed the team's deepest condolences in a statement, calling Milojevic's passing a "shocking and tragic blow."
Kerr also confirmed that Milosevic is survived by his wife, Natasha, and children, Niola and Massa.
Milosevic's legacy will live on in the hearts of those he touched on and off the pitch.