"Warriors Pay Tribute to Assistant Coach Dejan Milojević in Emotional Pregame Ceremony"

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"Warriors Pay Tribute to Assistant Coach Dejan Milojević in Emotional Pregame Ceremony"
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The Golden State Warriors honored late assistant coach Dejan Milojevic with a pregame ceremony at Chase Center, donning matching shirts with the Serbian word for "brother" and a heart with his initials. The team and fans gave him a standing ovation, followed by the Serbian national anthem, and players placed tribute jerseys on his seat. Milojevic's family was presented with white roses, and players, including Klay Thompson, expressed their love and support for the family. The team, visibly emotional, ultimately found solace in playing the game, as coach Steve Kerr had advised.

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