It was during a team dinner in Salt Lake City last Tuesday that assistant coach Dejan Milojevic suffered a heart attack. Despite quick life-saving efforts, his life could not be saved. He was 46 years old.
– This victory was for “Deki”, announced the announcer in connection with the final whistle.
Before the match in San Francisco, an emotional ceremony was held to honor Milojevic’s memory. The Warriors players wore shirts with his name on the back and there were also shirts with the word “BRATE” on the back, the word for “brother” in Serbian, a term Milojevic used to refer to the players at the club.
In addition, the Serbian national anthem was played and a video featuring Milojevic was shown on the jumbotron.
Golden State won against Atlanta 134-112, where Stephen Curry shone with 25 points and eight assists.
It was Golden State’s 500th consecutive game in front of a sold-out home arena.