Warriors Triumph in Emotional Return After Assistant Coach's Death
Pregame Tribute Honors Dejan Milojević as Team Resumes Play with Victory Over Hawks
- Golden State Warriors returned to the court with a 134-112 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, their first game since the death of assistant coach Dejan Milojević.
- Jonathan Kuminga tied a franchise record by making all 11 of his shots in a 25-point performance, while Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson added 25 and 24 points respectively.
- An emotional pregame ceremony was held in honor of Milojević, featuring a video tribute, the Serbian national anthem, and jerseys with Milojević’s name placed on coaching chairs.
- Two members of the Hawks, Bogdan Bogdanovic and assistant coach Igor Kokoskov, who have personal connections to Milojević, stood with the Warriors during the tribute.
- The Warriors are now wearing patches featuring Milojević’s initials inside a heart, and the same logo is also on the court at Chase Center.
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