An expected NBA Western Conference matchup will have to wait. The NBA is postponing Wednesday night’s Golden State Warriors and Utah Jazz game following a serious medical situation involving Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević.
Milojevic, who joined head coach Steve Kerr’s staff in 2021 and has strong ties to fellow Serbian Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, was out to dinner with players and other players when he suffered a medical episode. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne, Milojevic has been reportedly hospitalized and updates will be given when available.
The game, originally slated for a 9:00 p.m. ET tip-off at Delta Center, will be rescheduled for a later date.
ESPN Sources: With the serious medical situation surrounding assistant coach Dejan Milojevic, the NBA is postponing Golden State’s game vs. Utah tonight in Salt Lake City. https://t.co/GO5jEQ2qv2
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 17, 2024
Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević (DAY-hahn mi-lo-yo-vihch) was hospitalized last night in Salt Lake City, Utah, after suffering a medical emergency at a private team dinner. An update on Milojević’s status will be provided as appropriate.
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) January 17, 2024
Update: Milojevic died at 46 years old after being hospitalized, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Wednesday.
Golden State assistant coach Dejan Milojevic had died. Milojevic, 46, was hospitalized Tuesday in SLC in critical condition. After a decorated 15-year playing/coaching career, the Serbian native joined Warriors staff in 2021. He was a beloved figure in global and league circles.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 17, 2024
