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Luka Doncic Shares Message for Warriors' Dejan Milojevic After Tragic Passing

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic shared a message for the Golden State Warriors assistant coach

Joey Linn

Luka Doncic Shares Message for Warriors' Dejan Milojevic After Tragic Passing
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The Golden State Warriors shared an announcement on the tragic passing of assistant coach Dejan Milojevic on Wednesday afternoon, stating the following in an official release:

"Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic (DAY-ahn mi-lo-yo-vihch) was hospitalized last night in Salt Lake City, Utah, after suffering a heart attack at a private team dinner. Despite life-saving efforts, Milojevié, 46, passed away late Wednesday morning."

The Warriors also shared a statement from their official X/Twitter account that read, "We are absolutely devastated by Dejan Milojevic's sudden passing. 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."

The NBA world has been sharing their condolences to Milojevic's loved ones and the Warriors organization, including Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic who shared this post:

The NBA announced earlier on Wednesday morning that Golden State's game vs. the Utah Jazz had been postponed, stating, "The National Basketball Association game scheduled for tonight between the Golden State Warriors and Utah Jazz has been postponed due to a medical emergency in the Warriors family. The date for the rescheduled game will be announced at a later time."

This is a heartbreaking day for the NBA, the Warriors organization, and everyone who knew and loved Milojevic. 

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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