Golden State Warriors honour late assistant coach Dejan Milojević in first game back

Emotions ran high at the Chase Center on Wednesday night as the Golden State Warriors returned to the court after a nine-day break to beat the Atlanta Hawks 134-112.

The team had to postpone a couple of games last week after assistant coach Dejan Milojević passed away due to a heart attack, Yahoo Sports reported.

To honour the late coach, the Warriors wore black shirts with the Serbian word "brate" printed on them, which translates to "brother" in English.

Additionally, they introduced a new jersey patch with Milojević's initials inside a heart, which they will wear for the rest of the season.

Steve Kerr, the Warriors' coach, addressed the crowd at the Chase Center before the game. Instead of a moment of silence, he asked for a standing ovation for Milojević.

The Warriors then paid tribute to their assistant coach by taking off their special Milojević jerseys and placing them on an empty chair reserved for him on the bench.

This heartfelt gesture left several Warriors players, including Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, visibly emotional on the court.

The Warriors, despite a one-point lead, surged ahead in the third quarter and won by 22 points.

The Warriors return home on Friday, where they’ll kick off a six-game homestand against the Dallas Mavericks.