SAN FRANCISCO, CA. – The Golden State Warriors announced the establishment of the Dejan Milojević (DAY-ahn mi-lo-yo-vihch) Brate Award, an annual honor recognizing a basketball operations staff member who embodies the spirit, dedication, and legacy of the late Dejan Milojević. In Serbian, “brate” (BRAH-teh) translates to “brother,” symbolizing the camaraderie, loyalty, and connection Milojević brought to everyone he worked with.
Named in honor of Milojević, who tragically passed away a year ago today in Salt Lake City at the age of 46, the award celebrates individuals who exemplify the qualities that defined his remarkable life and career. Recipients will be selected for their impactful contributions both on and off the court, their unwavering support of teammates and the organization, and their embodiment of key values such as mentorship, positivity, integrity, and community spirit.
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Milojević spent three seasons as an assistant coach with the Warriors and was a member of the team’s coaching staff during Golden State’s run to the 2022 NBA Championship. Prior to joining the Warriors, Milojević spent the 2021 season as head coach of KK Budućnost in the Adriatic League in Montenegro and served as head coach for KK Mega Basket in Belgrade, Serbia, for eight seasons (2012-20).
A native of Belgrade, Serbia, Milojević enjoyed a 14-year international playing career and was named the Adriatic League Most Valuable Player three times (2004-06). He is survived by his wife, Natasa, and two children, Nikola and Masa.
The Warriors will announce the inaugural recipient of the Dejan Milojević Brate Award at the end of the regular season and will also make an annual donation to a Bay Area non-profit in his honor.
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