Warriors Triumph Amidst Grief: Dedicate Win to Fallen Coach Milojević

 

The past few days have been extremely emotional for Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors. On Wednesday night, the team finally returned to play for the first time since the tragic death of assistant head coach Dejan Milojević. But before the game against the Atlanta Hawks started, Kerr and the Warriors’ coaching staff had one of their fallen athletes — the Serbian brother.

Perhaps the Warriors’ best effort was the win they earned at the expense of the Hawks. Golden State was led by Stephen Curry and Jonathan Kuminga with 25 points. Kuminga also scored 25 points coming off the bench. Klay Thompson also had a big night, scoring 24 points while hitting five 3-pointers for the Warriorsand#039; Victory 134:112. The Warriors, who played their previous two games against the Utah Jazz and Dallas Mavericks, hope to face the Sacramento Kings at home on Thursday and the Los Angeles Lakers, also in San Francisco, on Saturday.

Earlier this week, Kerr described the days following Milojević’s death as “heartbreaking” and devastating for the Warriors.It’s the saddest thing I’ve ever been a part of in the NBA,” Kerr said via ESPNand#039 Kendra Andrews. “The last five days have been full of shock, emotion and overwhelming love from everyone. over the world.”Milojević died last Tuesday of a heart attack during a Warriorsand#039;s team dinner after a game against the Memphis Grizzlies..