The Warriors introduced Friday that they’re introducing the Dejan Milojević Brate Prize to honor Golden State extremely regarded assistant coach died tragically on January 17, 2024 in Salt Lake Metropolis.
One yr in the past, to the day Milojević handed away, the Warriors created the glory of recognizing a group member who embodies the spirit and brotherhood of Deki throughout the franchise and the sport of basketball.
“The Golden State Warriors introduced the creation of the Dejan Milojevic Brate Award, an annual honor recognizing a member of the basketball operations workers who embodies the spirit, dedication and legacy of the late Dejan Milojevic,” stated l group in a press launch. “In Serbian, ‘brate’ means ‘brother,’ symbolizing the camaraderie, loyalty and bond that Milojevic dropped at everybody he labored with.
“Named in honor of Milojevic, who tragically died one yr in the past at the moment in Salt Lake Metropolis on the age of 46, this award honors people who exemplify the qualities that outlined his life and profession outstanding. Recipients shall be chosen for his or her impactful contributions on and off the sector, their unwavering help of their teammates and the group, and their embodiment of key values equivalent to mentorship, positivity, integrity and neighborhood spirit.
Milojević was beloved throughout the Warriors group, the NBA, and the basketball world normally.
However his influence on Golden Statespecifically, left an unforgettable mark, and Milojević’s Everlasting Warriors will proceed to honor him in the correct manner.
“Milojevic spent three seasons as an assistant coach with the Warriors and was a member of the group’s teaching workers throughout Golden State’s run to the 2022 NBA championship,” Golden State detailed. “Previous to becoming a member of the Warriors, Milojevic spent the 2021 season as head coach of KK Buducnost within the Adriatic League in Montenegro and was head coach of KK Mega Basket in Belgrade, Serbia for eight seasons (2012 -20).
“A local of Belgrade, Serbia, Milojevic loved a 14-year worldwide enjoying profession and was named Adriatic League Most Invaluable Participant 3 times (2004-06). He’s survived by his spouse, Natasa, and his two youngsters, Nikola and Masa.
The Warriors will announce the primary recipient of the Dejan Milojević Brate Award on the conclusion of the 2024-25 NBA season. Golden State additionally dedicated to creating an annual donation to a Bay Space nonprofit. in honor of Milojević.
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