Warriors vs. Mavericks Game Officially Postponed Following Tragedy
The NBA announced the postponement of the Golden State Warriors vs. Dallas Mavericks game, originally scheduled for Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Chase Center. This decision follows the sudden death of Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević, who passed away on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack during a private team dinner in Salt Lake City. He was 46 years old.
Milojević, a prominent figure in basketball, was instrumental in the development of NBA stars such as two-time MVP Nikola Jokić and played a key role in the Warriors’ 2022 NBA Championship run. The team and league mourn his loss, citing his profound impact on players and the basketball community.
The Warriors’ Wednesday game against the Utah Jazz was also postponed due to the tragedy. Both postponed games will be rescheduled at a later date, with further details to be announced by the NBA【6】【7】.
This moment of grief underscores the close-knit nature of the basketball world, as tributes pour in from across the league to honor Milojević’s legacy
