Dejan Milojević death updates — Golden State Warriors assistant coach dies at 46 after heart attack
GOLDEN State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević has died after being rushed to the hospital Tuesday night, the team has confirmed.
His hospitalization came after he suffered a medical emergency at the Warriors’ dinner, the team announced on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The Golden State Warriors issued a statement Wednesday afternoon, confirming the coach's death.
The team’s game against the Utah Jazz slated for tonight was postponed following Milojević's medical emergency.
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Basketball fans share tributes
NBA fans are reacting on social media after learning that Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević has passed away.
“My heart hurts for his family and the Warriors family, tragically sad,” one fan wrote.
“Prayers for his family [praying hands emoji],” another devastated fan commented.
Golden State Warriors player mourns
Golden State Warriors player Brandin Podziemski posted a heartbreaking tribute to Dejan Milojević.
"You changed my life in such a short time," he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"The most important thing you ever told me was to just smile! Your joy and laughs will forever be missed.
"Shine down on us from heaven. Rest In Peace Dejan Milojević."
'He smiled from ear to ear'
Tributes are continuing to flow in on social media for Dejan Milojević.
Milojević never played in the NBA
Dejan Milojević did not play basketball in the NBA.
He went undrafted in 1999, but he still had a prolific career in Europe.
He was briefly on the coaching staff for the Houston Astros as part of the NBA Summer League in 2018.
New York Knicks pay tribute
The New York Knicks have offered its condolences to the Golden State Warriors.
In a reply to the team's tweet announcing Milojević's death, The Knicks commented, "Our thoughts are with Dejan Milojević's family and the Golden State Warriors organization."
'We are absolutely devastated'
"We are absolutely devastated by Dejan Milojević's sudden passing," the Golden State Warriors wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"This is a shocking and tragic blow for everyone associated with the Warriors and an incredibly difficult time for his family, friends, and all of us who had the incredible pleasure to work with him.
"We grieve with and for his wife, Natasa, and their children, Nikola and Masa."
Steve Kerr spoke highly of Dejan
Videos of Warriors head coach Steve Kerr sharing kind words about assistant coach Dejan Milojević have surfaced on social media.
This comes after the devastating news was announced that Milojević has died at the age of 46 after suffering a heart attack.
"He's amazing, he's been a huge addition," Kerr said in the clip.
"He was so great to to be around, but at the same time, he had this amazing basketball background both as a player and as a coach," the Warriors head coach added.
NBA fans continue react to devastating news
NBA fans are somber this evening as it was announced Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević has died.
Milojević worked with Warriors centers and forwards
Milojevic had been part of head coach Steve Kerr's staff since 2021.
He joined the organization to take care of Warriors forward and centers.
Golden State's forward Kevon Looney has credited Milojević for his improved rebounding.
Former NBA champion sends condolences
Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol has taken to X, formerly known as Twitter to send condolences to Dejan Milojevic’s family and friends.
"My most sincere condolences to Dejan Milojevic’s family, friends and everybody at the @warriors organization, what a tragic loss. May his memory be a blessing, rest in peace," Gasol said.
During his NBA career, Gasol played alongside Kobe Bryant who tragically passed away in a helicopter accident on January 26, 2020.
Milojević played power forward
In his playing days, Milojevic played at power forward and became Serbia's basketball legend, winning three Adriatic League MVP titles.
In the 2022-23 season, Milojevic became only the second Serbian assistant coach to have won an NBA championship after Igor Kokoskov did so with the Detroit Pistons in 2004.
He served as Kokoskov's assistant for the Serbia national team between 2019-2021.
Adam Silver releases statement
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has released a statement regarding Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević's death.
NBA statement on game being postponed
Below is the full NBA statement regarding the postponement of tonight's Golden State Warriors and Utah Jazz game.
Golden State Warriors release statement
The Golden State Warriors have released a statement regarding the passing of their assistant coach Dejan Milojević.
Fans continue to react to the devastating news
NBA fans are reacting on social media after learning that Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević has passed away.
"My heart hurts for his family and the Warriors family, tragically sad," one fan wrote.
"Prayers for his family [praying hands emoji]," another somber fan commented.
Dejan Milojević's former team posts heartfelt statement
Serbian basketball club KK Mega MIS which Dejan coached has posted a heartfelt statement on their website.
Serbian basketball club KK Mega MIS pays tribute to DejanCredit: www.bcmegabasket.net 'I want to extend my heartfelt condolences'
Denver Sports Analyst for MileHighSports Swipacam has taken to X, formerly known as Twitter to send love to Dejan Milojević’s family.
"I want to extend my heartfelt condolences' to Dejan Milojević’s family, Serbians, the Golden State organization, and every person who is affected by his passing," he said in his statement.
"The NBA is a global community and we mourn together. I am praying for strength, comfort, and peace for his family."
Below the kind words is a picture of the Warriors' assistant coach.
Fans continue to pay tribute
NBA fans are taking to X, formerly known as Twitter to send condolences after learning that Dejan Milojević has died.
Sports community pays tribute
Sports organizations are paying tribute to Dejan Milojevíc on X, formerly Twitter.
Fans mourn loss
NBA fans are taking to X, formerly known as Twitter to mourn the loss of Dejan Milojević after the assistant coach died following a medical emergency Tuesday night.
BREAKING: Dejan Milojević dies
Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević has died, RTV reports.
His reported death comes after he suffered a medical emergency at a private team dinner Tuesday night.
The assistant coach is believed to have suffered a heart attack.
More on Milojević's work with Nikola Jokic
"Our conditioning drills all had winners and losers," Milojevic told ESPN.
"I made them as competitive as possible. I got Nikola's best effort when I did it that way.
Milojevic joined the Warriors to mentor their forwards and centers.
Last season, he became the second Serbian assistant coach to have ever won an NBA championship, following in the footsteps of Igor Kokoskov.
Milojević worked with MVP
Early in his coaching career, he notably helped kickstart Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic's basketball career at the Serbian team Mega Basket.
In an interview with ESPN, ex-Nuggets head of basketball operations Tim Connelly credited Milojevic for helping the two-time NBA MVP develop his footwork and passing game.
"I've spent so much time in countless gyms all over the world, but Dejan quickly jumps out as completely different," Connelly said in 2020.
"There's no cookie-cutter learning. He's teaching his guys to become unique players."
Milojevic said he pushed Jokic to the limit, particularly during conditioning drills having noticed he could become disengaged in practice unless there was something at stake.
About Milojevic
In 2021, Serbian coach Milojevic, then 46, joined the Warriors coaching staff.
During his 15-year professional career, he played in Serbia, Spain, Montenegro, and Turkey.
He later joined Steve Kerr's staff, having previously coached Mega Vizura in Serbia and Buducnost in Montenegro, where he won the Montenegrin League Championship.
