Thompson: Known for his toughness, Warriors legend Al Attles' strength comes from his wife's love By Marcus Thompson II Apr 4, 2019 Al Attles, 82, is a champ in the kitchen. I was 10 years old or so and ran around playing tag in the locker room with my cousins Bernard and Kevin. But all it took was a little encouragement from the wife of a Warriors Hall of Famer to turn him onto the sport. But I never really indulged in the culture, per se. Coach Steve Kerr rocked a retro-style suit in Attles' honor, sighing and saying after the game, "Polyester, 100 percent polyester. A little-known story is that after winning the championship in 75, my father was a hot coaching commodity. This happened once he transferred schools after having a knife pulled on him in second grade. But I know once we return home,hell just put the ring and blazer somewhere in the back of his closet. I ran into the house and asked my mom what I should rescue from the house. I hated to hear it then, but I grew to understand, my father was extolling the value of hard work. Many in the Elmhurst neighborhood know that, if they need a place to stay while they get their lives back on track, Toscano-Anderson and his mom will try to help provide accommodations. "I love Al Attles (then the head coach). 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Now, at 27, he is drawing comparisons to All-Star teammate Draymond Green for his court vision and energy. Most Californians can put off filing taxes until Oct. 16 but should they? Teacher and student lost touch, however, when he moved on to Montera Middle School. At that time, I could see that Juan loved sports. Nicknamed the "Destroyer",[2][3] he played the point guard position and spent his entire 11 seasons (19601971) in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the team, joining it when it was still based in Philadelphia and following it to the Bay Area in 1962. So needless to say, basketball and the Bay Area are big parts of his life. Keeping that connection to his roots in the East Bay are important to him, too, as Toscano-Anderson understands that his story can serve to benefit others. I don't want to say I didn't accept it. "I never imagined it being a Warrior jersey. Hes had a fighting spirit since the moment he came into the world, Patricia said. But hey, hes here and Im here. Her younger brother, a nephew and two of her cousins were all shot and killed in East Oakland. Patricia explained to Mrs. Attles that while she'd love for her son to be involved, but she simply didn't have the money for it. (1999) and Black Magic (2008). During the All-Star break, Toscano-Anderson held a basketball camp at an elementary school in Monterrey, Mexico. According to police, after a 17-year-old alleged gang member tried to crash the party and was turned away by Toscanos father, he returned a half hour later and opened fire on bystanders, killing Toscano and wounding three others. "But he's. You don't have to look deep to figure out why the Warriors decided to convert Toscano-Anderson's two-way contract to a standard one. Dont EVER touch my son. But hes home now and is getting a little bit stronger every day.. Im all about winning. Originally, we thought this piece was going to speak to his victories, his winning percentage, his accolades, and his achievements with the Warriors. "I still did it all my way," Toscano-Anderson said. My father is a true example of hard work, commitment and unwavering integrity. As he walks past familiar liquor stores and laundromats, he is reminded of some childhood memories that shake him to this day. Yes, the wife of Warriors legend Al Attles. I remember walking to in the house one day to find Marvin Gaye sitting in our living room. Attles's number 16 is retired by the Warriors and he attends every Warriors home game. Click here if you are unable to view this gallery on a mobile device. Just as he was starting to contemplate life without basketball, he got a call from the Mexican national team, which wanted to fly him to Mexico City for a tryout. I had this feeling that something bad was going to happen.. But even with his guaranteed contract, he knows it doesn't mean he can slack off. could be eligible for a share of $104 million. Toscano-Anderson was introduced to basketball, specifically Warriors basketball when Wilhelmina Attles -- wife of Warriors legend Al Attles and Toscano-Anderson's former teacher at Stonehurst Elementary School -- got him involved with the Warriors' youth program. Keen members of Dub Nation likely saw a lot of Toscano-Anderson while they watched this past NBA Summer League as he played on both of the Dubs summer squads in the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League. Harriette Cole: I don't want the neighbor's kids at my house, Dear Abby: My wife said she doesn't like it, but it's part of my life, Ask Amy: I feel guilty for not speaking up about my co-worker's activities, Ask Amy: I'm your cabin housekeeper, and you apparently have no idea what I do. Juan Toscano-Anderson, even as a child, always appreciated his mother, Patricia, raising him in a single-parent home. I am starting to accept that and who I am. He thanked Attles again Thursday, noting, "She just changed my life." Even when he was not at his healthiest, Attles still attended Warriors home games in recent seasons. Toward the bottom of the cup was a familiar name in green marker: Juan Toscano-Anderson, now a 6-foot-6, 213-pound backup forward for the Golden State Warriors who has become a fan favorite. Golden State Warriors | This is my fathers playful response when people ask how he feels about being inducted into the Hall of Fame. All she wanted was to keep him smiling. There was a sadness in his eyes. But it never changed Al Attles. Seeing somebody from Oakland, it probably gives them a little more inspiration and a little more motivation like this guys where Im from, he grew up in the same neighborhood I grew up in.. "I'm in tune with both of my heritages, and I love that about myself. I think it's just there's a difference, you know, like actually indulging in, you know, the culture to traditions, the language, all of that stuff. He thanked Attles again Thursday, noting, "She just changed my life." In an effort to recognize the meaningful impact Mrs. Attles had on his life, Toscano-Anderson surprised his former teacher at her home with a framed, autographed jersey. . After the Warriors went 48-34 in the 1974-75 season, Attles coached the Warriors to their first NBA championship in 1975 by upsetting the Washington Bullets in a four-game Finals sweep. You can waste them both.. "Enjoy this journey that basketball and life have taken me on. Whenever issues arose in the neighborhood, it was Juan who defended her. Workers in S.F. Yes, the wife of Warriors legend Al Attles. (Ray Chavez/Staff Archives). I dont care if he doesnt remember everything. Whenever the Warriors luminaries return to watch the game they played and love, they often do one thing that becomes as memorable as marveling at the highlight reels. Toscano-Anderson grew up attending Warriors' games at Oracle Arena. Scott Adams faces 'consequence culture' as U.S. newspapers drop Dilbert, Tom Cruise's 'ditching' of Suri showcased by Judd Apatow's 'co-parenting' joke, ex-Scientology exec says. He poured his heart, body and soul into it., WARRIORS HQ PODCAST: Be sure to visit our podcast page at mercurynews.com. "I knew that I was Mexican. police arrest 2 teens suspected in brutal attack near Dolores Park, a hero of sorts to Mexicans and Mexican Americans. Toscano-Anderson still plays with that same mindset in the NBA. "It was like something to feed off of," the Warriors forwardsaid. It was 20 years ago when teacher Wilhelmina Attles, wife of former Warriors star player and coach Al Attles, encouraged Toscano-Anderson to play basketball. Get the family photo albums.. Attles also played on the Warriors' 1967 team that lost to Chamberlain's 6813 Philadelphia 76ers in an evenly matched, six-game championship series. Alvin Attles' wife she was my third grade teacher and I was playing soccer prior to that put me into a Warriors Camp. Collect, curate and comment on your files. I think it's the best of both worlds.". What Attles didnt know then was that Toscano-Anderson was homeless. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. I'm just Juan, the biracial guy. My mother fielded many of the phone calls from other NBA teams executives, and watched the offers come in. The time he saw a homeless man beat another homeless man with an aluminum bat on 95th Avenue. Playing in Santa Cruz was really cool also being back home, that was really cool, said Toscano-Anderson. As a youth, Toscano-Anderson was a Warriors Basketball Camp participant, officially becoming the first Golden State Warriors player to have participated in the franchises youth basketball program. The Jersey Jet) Position: Point Guard Shoots: Right 6-0 , 175lb (183cm, 79kg) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Hall of Fame 16 16 16 SUMMARY Career G 711 PTS 8.9 TRB 3.5 AST 3.5 FG% 45.1 FT% 63.2 PER 11.3 WS 36.5 Al Attles Overview Game Logs Game-by-game stat line for the player 1960-61 1961-62 1962-63 Because of those varying roles, Attles will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor on Sept. 6. It was during the early October matchups that Toscano-Anderson made another nod to his upbringing as he changed his jersey number to 95. Sure, he made up those scenarios in his head but didn't think they'd become reality. Toscano-Anderson would require resilience, a change in the NBAs style of play and some luck to go from a seldom-used college reserve to a rotation player with the Warriors. And most famously, so did Mike Riordan of the Washington Bullets. But as of Thursday morning, Toscano-Anderson is an official member of the Warriors -- and stillan Oakland resident -- as he signed a standard, multiyear contract with Golden State. As a teacher, you spend so much time around these kids that you know what they need at various times, said Attles, who watches every Warriors game to cheer for Toscano-Anderson. Now, just knowing that hecan provide for his family and stay close to them is just the icing on the cake to signing his contract. The Warriors have invited various luminaries, including Barry, Mullin, Sleepy Floyd, Marreese Speights and Jason Richardson for Sundays game against the Los Angeles Clippers, which marks the final regular-season game at Oracle Arena. Leave all that. His ability to guard multiple positions, find open shooters and ratchet up the tempo intrigued Golden State, which had helped hasten the leagues trend toward a positionless brand of basketball. But his desire to play basketball continued, which led him to play in Mexico for four seasons and play for the Mexican national basketball team. You hardly feel out of place. I am versatile. Scott Adams faces 'consequence culture' as U.S. newspapers drop Dilbert, Tom Cruise's 'ditching' of Suri showcased by Judd Apatow's 'co-parenting' joke, ex-Scientology exec says. I get to enjoy everything I get to do with my family. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Miss Manners: I shouldn't call because the phone scares people? Toscano-Anderson was introduced to basketball, specifically Warriors basketball when Wilhelmina Attles -- wife of Warriors legend Al Attles and Toscano-Anderson's former teacher at Stonehurst Elementary School -- got him involved with the Warriors' youth program. My mom explained that her day was exhausting, and she was tired. He impressed enough that he remained with the team up through the Dubs preseason games, being amongst the first players to grace the courts at Chase Center. Really? At first, it was about making the Santa Cruz Warriors during a tryout. "Even with knowing that final part of the play, I would still make the same play 10 times out of 10," he said. Before returning to his luxury apartment near Chase Center in San Francisco, Toscano-Anderson feasts at his favorite Mexican restaurant, Mariscos La Costa on International Boulevard. Attles coaching credentials went beyond on-court accomplishments. Former Warriors head coach Al Attles attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night, marking his first appearance at Oracle Arena in 2019. But my father never seriously entertained any of those offers. Hes here, and hes making his presence felt.. Warriors come alive in third quarter to beat Portland Santa Cruz play-by-play announcer Kevin Dana noticed what he brought to the team early-on. A mechanical engineer, he raised four kids as a single father and tried to shield them from the gang violence overtaking the surrounding streets. "Like, wow, I get to beat all of these kids? 95 -- to represent 95th Avenue in East Oakland. Some nights, he slept with his mom, Patricia Toscano, and sister, Ariana, in their silver sedan. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. And Al Attles Golden State Warriors have just won the NBA championship!. The racket she caused made my father get up to ask her what was wrong. (Jane Tyska/Staff Archives), Former Golden State Warriors head coach Al Attles attends a press conference to introduce the team's new draft picks at the team's headquarters in Oakland, Calif., Monday, June 27, 2011. His competitiveness always is on full display -- perfectly depicted in the play against the Boston Celtics that resulted in him needing 27 stitches in his head. So much so, Toscano-Anderson went undrafted in the 2015 NBA Draft, and not for any lack of talent, but by his own admission he did not even submit his name for the draft. He immediately makes an impact as an energy dude off the bench, grabbing every offensive rebound in sight, Dana said as he analyzed the forward. "She never mentioned Mr. Attles was her husband, and I mean, I knew [who] the Warriors were, but I didn't know any of that," Patricia said. Steph Curry could return during Warriors next road trip, per reports Toscano-Anderson has faced racism from both Mexicans and African Americans, telling him he wasn't enough of either to consider himself a Mexican man or a Black man. It wouldn't matter if he was or wasn't a member of the team, he would always consider himself a Warrior. My father is now 83 years old. "I think I have gone above and beyond to show that I accept who I am. Oakland is home to Juan Toscano-Anderson. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Hall of Famer Al Attles returned to Oracle Arena at long last. He was previously the Warriors beat reporter (2016-2021) and the Cal beat reporter (2015-16). Attles moved with the team to the Bay Area at the end of the 1962 season, playing until 1971. For those 20 or so minutes, he was like any other kid, giggling as he beat his classmates in footraces or pickup basketball games. He played overseas, joining the Mexican national basketball team in 2016 at the FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament, and then in Mexico and Venezuela from 2016 to 2018. "He just brings that energy and juice to every moment that he comes into the game. My dad paid the boy a visit. What she couldnt have foreseen was that Juan would travel the world, only to return to the Bay Area and offer hope to the next generation of Oaklanders. (D. Ross Cameron/Staff Archives), Oakland, CA January 31, 1989 - Golden State Warriors manager Al Attles. Even though I know what the situation is, it doesnt matter, said former Warriors forward Clifford Ray. Attles's team tried to repeat the following season, but they lost to the Phoenix Suns in the Conference Finals in seven games. Seventeen days after her due date, Patricia went into labor. There, in the back of the driveway, Juan and his cousins would shoot at a plastic crate hung on a gate. But the more we thought about it, the more we knew we wanted to tell people about the things that make my father special to us. It's a city made up of an incredibly diverse population, making those of us who tend to fall in minority races or are biracial feel more at peace. After finishing fifth on the Warriors all-time games played list (711), he transitioned into coaching the organization. In addition to sending Juan to the Warriors youth basketball camp, Attles connected him with the Oakland Rebels, a youth AAU program. Take the instance where Toscano-Anderson cracked his head open on a dive to save a possession in the April 15 game against the Boston Celtics as evidence. But on the blacktop at recess, Toscano-Anderson forgot all about the outside world. That message is easier to tell someone than it is to actually have the words stick. "Juan didn't know either. Ive talked to the late Maurice Lucas, Lenny Wilkens, Oscar Robertson and countless other players from his era. The team would make the playoffs only once more for the remainder of his tenure as coach. Toscano-Anderson could have been among them. I knew who I was. One family member who took them in for a period had a rule: Everyone needed to be out of the house by the time she left for work at 4 a.m. For the four hours before Patricia could drop her kids off at school, she watched as Juan read childrens books to his little sister and sang songs in their sedan. Because of those various roles, Attles is one of six Warriors players to have their jersey retired. Attles, one of Montclairs only African American teachers, felt an immediate kinship with Juan, who is half-Black, half-Mexican. Toscano-Andersons play at Santa Cruz was so strong in the 2018-19 season, the Warriors wanted to see more. He became the first Warriors Basketball Camp alumni to play for the Dubs, and the third product of the camps to play in the NBA. But it won't last long. He played college basketball at North Carolina A&T, and was selected 39th overall in the . Stephen Curry has not only led a Warriors resurgence since entering the league, he has changed the game with his long-distance shooting. Attles was the 39th overall pick in the 1960 NBA Draft. Courtesy of Juan Toscano-Anderson's family. I ran and collected all the family photo albums and put them in my car. Hes been with the Warriors forever. That is the Oakland seeping out of Toscano-Anderson's pores. Either before the game or a during a timeout, they walk toward the concourse atop the lower bowl. Twenty years ago, Juan Toscano-Anderson was initially introduced to basketball by his third grade teacher, Wilhelmina Attles, wife of Hall of Famer and Warriors legend Alvin Attles. "But, with all that being said, I feel like I have done myself a disservice by trying to make people happy. Juan Toscano-Anderson loves letting people know where hes from, down to the block. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. Dad got ejected, not Barry, and the Warriors completed the sweep. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group), Golden State Warriors legend Al Attles, center, tosses the basket ball between Jenny Fang, left, and her cousin Ella Fang to start a game as part of the refurbished baskteball court ceremony at Lincoln Square Park in Oakland in 2006. My dad and my sister were my only regular exposure to other Black people. (D. Ross Cameron/Staff Archives), Golden State Warriors' legend Alvin Attles ackowledges the crowd as Nate Thurmond, left, looks on during a special tribute to Attles as part of the NBA Hardwood Classics Month during the game agaInst the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half of an NBA game at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011. I remember this mantra from the time I was five years old, when my father would caution kids at his numerous basketball camps to keep their heads in the books as opposed to betting it all on a professional career. Next, going from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract. I never thought in a million years Id be playing for the Warriors, let alone in the NBA, but its exciting for myself, for my family, for my friends, and for the people of Oakland.. Golden State Warriors | I'm from Oakland.". Attles, barely 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds, came to be known as The Destroyer. Attles coached the Warriors until 1983, compiling a 557518 regular-season record (588548 including playoffs) with six playoff appearances in 14 seasons. On his right shoulder, One in a Million is written in black ink. Juan Toscano-Anderson with his family as he graduates from Castro Valley High School. Some players play hungry; Juan plays like a guy whos starving, Warriors guard Mychal Mulder said. I'm glad I did everything my way.". Attles was never a star in the league, yet he was an . He shot and killed Juan on 92nd Avenue. Attles, 82, arrived Friday for Game 4 of the NBA Finals with son Al Attles III to a warm welcome from security and arena staff. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Denver just got a direct flight to this Caribbean island known for music history and vegetarian cooking, NYC Mayor Adams dismisses need to separate church and state, declares himself a servant of God, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. He thanked Attles again Thursday, noting, "She just changed my life." From left are Jeff Mullins, #23, and Happy Hairston, #52. Sign me up! But before he could play in a preseason game, Toscano-Anderson had to complete what has become a team tradition at the annual Open Practice: he had to sing. I just love to compete," Toscano-Andersonsaid. I don't know if it was my pride or selfishness, but I have no regrets.". He was there when Chamberlain scored 100 points in 1962. Every time he walked into that building, he got a taste of what he wanted his future to be. It's never an easy critique to hear. Point guard who starred for the Philadelphia/Golden State Warriors from 1960-1971, and coached the team from 1970-1983. Email: cletourneau@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @Con_Chron, How Juan Toscano-Anderson escaped monsters of his youth to become Oaklands Warrior, How Juan Toscano-Anderson gave himself a shot at a long-term future with Warriors, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson attend Oakland protest led by Juan Toscano-Anderson, How Curry's 3-point shooting changed the game. Al Attles, who played with and coached Barry and is now a vice president in the organization, also has little to say. He believed he owed the franchise that believed so much in him. What are the similarities between money and potential? To make the Santa Cruz Warriors 2018-19 roster, Toscano-Anderson needed some good fortune a timely preseason trade that freed up a contract for him. (Staff Archives), Oakland, CA Circa 1980 - Al Attles on the sidelines of a Golden State Warriors Basktball game. And well just smile, because thats so him. Over the next three years, he established himself as the countrys best player. (By Howard Erker / Oakland Tribune), Oakland, CA February 8, 1981 - Golden State Warriors basketball coach Al Attles. He remembers me.. Shenoticed that heseemed to be happiest when he was playing basketball in the schoolyard. He also didnt inundate us with a lot of technical things and paper work. Its nice they are recognizing someone who has been committed to the game of basketball.. Without him, she felt lost. . Attles was known as "The Destroyer" due to his defensive specialities along with once punching a player in the jaw. Credit: That showed me like, oh, I got a long way to go to get better.". BARTs second Transbay Tube could get quashed as planners scale back S.F. Golden State Warriors | Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. "And I always tried to embed that in them in it, and let them know that it didn't make them any less.". "I need to raise the bar. Mrs. Attles was right: Toscano-Andersonwas happiest when he was playing basketball in the yard at Stonehurst Elementary. It's another experience I share in common with him, often being told I acted or sounded "too white" to be Black. When his mom moved back to Castro Valley when he was in fifth grade, he refused to leave East Oakland. San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty Images. A film he wrote . Those trophies and basketballs dont mean anything. One half of one percent of people looking to play professional basketball will even get the opportunity to try out.. His toughness stemmed from loyalty.Related Articles Fell in love. Heres when rain, snow will return. Toscano-Anderson didn't receive interest from any NBA teams coming out of college. Following a short stint as the Warriors general manager in 1983-84, Attles retired and became a regular fixture at Warriors home games. He plans on starting with getting his brother a car for his 16th birthday. Macario had bought the house in 1970 after moving to Oakland, where a couple of his sisters had settled, from the Mexican state of Michoacan. Kerrs game plan, the Warriors energy, lifted the Dubs to a much-needed win Alvin Austin Attles Jr. (Destroyer. I thought he changed the game the other night in the second quarter with his emotion. She was aware of the strugglesthe Toscano family was facing and wanted to help, so she suggested Toscano-Andersonenrollin the Golden State Warriors youth camp. [8] On February 7, 2015, Attles's number 22 was retired by North Carolina A&T, the first ever retired by the team. * * *. And Toscano-Anderson used that as constant motivation to be at his best. Toscano-Anderson grew up in a similar situation, only with his Mexican roots. "To be. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. Everybody always said that if Al ever got into boxing, Barry said, he probably wouldve been a world champion.. For kids that are from Oakland, they can identify with me., Toscano-Anderson continued: Its not like theyre looking at the Kobe Bryants or the LeBron James. And Toscano-Anderson has a similar tenacity, grit and hustle. It was 20 years ago when teacher Wilhelmina Attles, wife of former Warriors star player and coach Al Attles, encouraged Toscano-Anderson to play basketball. He was named player-coach of the Warriors midway through the 196970 season, succeeding George Lee. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! It wasn't until he was a bit older that he made a concerted effort to get more in touch with his Hispanic roots. He was born in Newark, New Jersey. 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