Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic, who was a mentor to two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, has been buried in his native Serbia after suffering a heart attack last month. The Warriors, under the acting leadership of Kenny Atkinson, faced the emotional challenge of returning to Utah for the first time since Milojevic's passing. Atkinson, speaking before the game in Utah, highlighted the professional necessity to move forward while remembering Milojevic. This marks Atkinson's first time in an interim/acting head coach role, where he emphasized leaning on the players during this difficult period.
If Steve Kerr returns next season, he better replace tf out of Kenny Atkinson. Kerr never went to tiny lineups before he lost Brown and this guy took over as the lead assistant. It's gotta be this dude.
Kenny Atkinson.....coaches basketball tonight.
Kenny Atkinson spoke on the Warriors being back in Utah for the first time since Dejan Milojević's passing 💔 https://t.co/mihkNU0apm
Speaking pregame in Utah, Warriors acting coach Kenny Atkinson says “it’s tough” assuming the role tonight with the emotional weight of the return to Utah. “This is what we do in our job as professionals. We’ve got to move forward” while remembering the late Dejan Milojevic: https://t.co/dzxRvPS8tq
Here’s Kenny Atkinson on Draymond Green’s impact since he returned and the Warriors dealing with their first trip to Utah since Dejan Milojevic’s passing https://t.co/toZ0h2s0pH
Kenny Atkinson talked to Steve Kerr this morning. Been a HC before, but his first time in an interim/acting HC role: “I’ll lean on our players.” https://t.co/y9q6f8Hfpu
Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic, a mentor to two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, has been buried in his native Serbia after suffering a heart attack last month. https://t.co/Nh5TopeQuz