Dejan Milojević was an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors and a former basketball star in Serbia, where he played for 15 years, winning three MVPs and three championships.
- Died: January 17, 2024 (Who else died on January 17?)
- Details of death: Died in Salt Lake City of a heart attack at the age of 46.
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Dejan Milojević’s legacy
Before he helped mentor NBA players like two-time MVP Nikola Jokić, Milojević was a star player in his own right, competing in his native Serbia from 1994 to 2009 as a power forward. He was a three-time MVP, led his league in scoring twice, and was a three-time YUBA League champion. He also led his team to a Yugoslav Cup victory in 2001. Milojević has more Adriatic MVPs than any other player.
Milojević went into coaching after retiring as a player, coaching KK Mega Basket from 2012 to 2021. He came to the United States and joined the Golden State Warriors as assistant coach in 2021, where he helped mentor players on their inside game. In 2022, with his guidance as part of the formula, the Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, securing a championship.
Milojević suffered a heart attack while dining with the team in Salt Lake City.
Tributes to Dejan Milojević
Full obituary: NBA.com
