Warriors will commemorate Milojević with a jersey patch throughout the season

The Golden State Warriors have announced that they will pay tribute to the late assistant coach, Dejan Milojević, for the rest of the season. The team will don jerseys featuring a patch with Milojević’s initials enclosed in a heart, and a corresponding logo will be displayed on the court apron near the Warriors’ bench at Chase Center. This gesture serves as a heartfelt homage to honor Milojević’s contributions to the team.

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Milojević’s sudden passing occurred last Wednesday following a heart attack during a team dinner in Salt Lake City, Utah the previous night. In response, the NBA postponed the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Jazz on Wednesday night and their home game versus the Dallas Mavericks last Friday. The league has not announced makeup dates for these postponed games.

To honor Milojević, the Warriors will debut jersey patches bearing his initials and a heart symbol during their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Chase Center on Wednesday. Instead of a moment of silence, both teams plan to stand together at midcourt for a moment of celebration in Milojević’s memory, inspired by a tribute in Belgrade where fans from teams associated with Milojević participated in a lively tribute.

The Warriors, still grappling with the loss, gathered on Monday to watch a tribute video before their practice. Stephen Curry expressed the team’s emotions, acknowledging the profound sadness and the challenge of moving forward without Milojević’s spirit. The hope is to find solace in the game while carrying forward the essence of Milojević’s daily life. The impact of his loss is significant, and the team anticipates feeling the void for an extended period.