The Dejan Milojević trophy – Regular Season NLB MVP trophy named after former 3-time MVP
The ABA League j.t.d. shareholders have, through the unanimous vote, made a decision to name the trophy, that is awarded each season to the Regular Season NLB MVP of the AdmiralBet ABA League, after Dejan Milojević, the man that left an unforgettable mark in the regional competition.
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With an unanimous vote a decision has been made – the Most Valuable Player of each Regular Season will, from 2023/24 season, be awarded the Dejan Milojević trophy.
The late Dejan Milojević, a former FMP Soccerbet, Budućnost VOLI and Partizan Mozzart Bet player, who also used to coach Mega MIS and Budućnost VOLI in the AdmiralBet ABA League, was a player, coach, and most importantly a great man. He gave us many legendary memories both on and off the court. As a player, he set AdmiralBet ABA League records that are still standing to this day - Milojević has earned himself the honor of the top scorer of the AdmiralBet ABA League in the season 2004/05, and to this date, he holds the league record in the single-game valuation, which he set on 3 January 2004 in the game of his Budućnost VOLI against Lovćen (59). Throughout his career, he was the AdmiralBet ABA League MVP for 3 seasons in a row.
Following a stellar playing career Milojević transitioned to coaching, and twice led his teams to the AdmiralBet ABA League Finals – Mega MIS in 2016 and Budućnost VOLI in 2021.
Now the memory of the legendary player and coach becomes eternal, as the NLB MVP of each Regular Season will be awarded the Dejan Milojević trophy.
