Hawks' Bogdan Bogdanović wrestles with grief after death of countryman, Warriors assistant Dejan Milojević

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Three-time Serbian Player of the Year and current Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanović delivered a strong performance off the bench during Wednesday night's win over the Orlando Magic. Bogdanovic played 24 minutes and finished with 12 points.

But Bogdanović was playing with a heavy heart, saying his mind was on his friend, Golden State Warriors assistant coach and fellow Serbian Dejan Milojević, who died after having a heart attack at the age of 46.

Hawks star Dejounte Murray made a basket at the buzzer to lift the Hawks to a thrilling 106-104 victory, but Bogdanović has virtually no memory of the game. 

"I don’t even know what I did tonight," said Bogdanović. "I remember warmups. I don’t know what I was doing. I forgot a couple of my routines."

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Bogdan Bogdanović, right, hugs Dejounte Murray of the Atlanta Hawks at the conclusion of the Atlanta Hawks' 106-104 victory over the Orlando Magic at State Farm Arena Jan. 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Bogdanović stood somberly alongside his teammates as a moment of silence was observed before the game.

Bogdanović recalled feeling like he was merely going through the motions at times during the game. He struggled to comprehend Milojević was gone.

 "Like everyone else in Serbia, we couldn’t believe the news," he said. "Because that guy was a beast. Always positive."

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The 31-year-old Bogdanović never got a chance to play for Milojević after he began his coaching career, but they went against each other numerous times as players.