Attles became an assistant coach in 1968, while still a player. One half of one percent of people looking to play professional basketball will even get the opportunity to try out.. His steaks were tender, his gumbo was excellent, and his breakfasts were legendary. Draymond Green explains his issue with Black History Month: Why do we get the shortest month? 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.. The team that selected him was the then Philadelphia Warriors. I knew my family was Mexican. Attles was photographed at the team's downtown Oakland practice facility where a large sign honors the 74-75 Warriors. I love it here. The lone constant during a journey that included stops in Mexico and Santa Cruz was his unparalleled effort. 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. None of the coaches, none of my teammates they really made me feel a part of this. I just didnt want him to go to the party. It's never an easy critique to hear. One night in July 1992, Macarios youngest son, Juan, had an argument with someone in the neighborhood. 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. Steph Curry could return during Warriors next road trip, per reports At that time, the only NBA player he knew about was Allen Iverson.". Juan went home and declared to his family he was giving up soccer. He retired as a player after the 197071 season, and stayed on as head coach, guiding the Rick Barry-led Warriors to the 1975 NBA championship over the heavily favored Washington Bullets, making him the second African-American coach to win an NBA title (the first was Bill Russell). In other words, Toscano-Anderson made his NBA debut for a team that has been a continual thread throughout his life. Juan, he said, had a real future in basketball. Because there is nowhere better than home, playing for the home team. 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. It never happened because The Destroyer rushed to Barrys defense, leisure suit and all. Al Attles, who played with and coached Barry and is now a vice president in the organization, also has little to say. Alvin Attles was born on November 7, 1936 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. At the end of the day, I accept that I am in a different category of my own. He made things easy and simplified things, Ray said. A large part of that was because it was a space for him to let out his competitive juices -- which he's had since birth. Just make sure he gets there," Patricia recalls Mrs. Attles saying. It's also in Mexico. The path from Warriors Basketball Camp to the NBA for Toscano-Anderson was far from seamless. She missed doctors appointments. Attles coaching credentials went beyond on-court accomplishments. The time when he was in the backseat of his moms car outside the McDonalds on 98th Avenue and International as men exchanged gunfire that barely missed him. 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. "I feel like this situation is just destined," he said. Al Attles was born on November 7, 1936 in Newark, NJ. "Even with knowing that final part of the play, I would still make the same play 10 times out of 10," he said. I started playing basketball in third grade. Attles, 82, has not been at Warriors games recently this season because of what team spokesman Raymond Ridder called age-related ailments. The Warriors have invited Attles to be among the Warriors luminaries to attend Sundays game against the Clippers, which will mark the final regular-season game at Oracle Arena. But after he came home from practice earlier that day complaining of knee pain, Patricia had given him Tylenol with Codeine. Patricia was a single mother of four. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. Golden State Warriors | By the time Juan was 14, Patricias goal for him was clear: college somewhere, anywhere and a life away from Oakland. As did the policeman. I think it's the best of both worlds.". I dont care if he doesnt remember everything. Get the family photo albums.. A little-known story is that after winning the championship in 75, my father was a hot coaching commodity. 16, Barry (24), Wilt Chamberlain (13), Tom Meschery (14), Chris Mullin (17) and Nate Thurmond (42) hang in the rafters. They've been here ever since. She did her best to provide for her children, but it never was easy to balance being a solo parent while maintaining a job in social work to support them. You can waste them both.. I don't want to say I didn't accept it. 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. Alvin Attles, Actor: Inside Moves. There were others who said he shouldn't have gone to training camp with the Warriors last year because they didn't have an open roster spot. He was born in Newark, New Jersey. "But, with all that being said, I feel like I have done myself a disservice by trying to make people happy. Her doctor told her she was having a girl. 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. Willhemina Attles, wife of Warriors Hall of Famer Al Attles, holds a mug signed by current Warrior Juan Toscano-Anderson and his third-grade classmates from back in 2002 when Attles was. That's what kind of jump started me playing basketball. After joining the former Philadelphia Warriors in 1960 as the clubs fifth-round draft choice, Attles became known as The Destroyer during his 11-year NBA career because of his unyielding physical presence along with 8.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists. 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. Yes, the wife of Warriors legend Al Attles. As a kid, Toscano-Anderson lived in five houses scattered across East Oakland. (Karl Mondon/Staff Archives), Oakland, CA January 31, 1989 - Golden State Warriors head coach Al Attles in his office. On a typical day Rick and Pam Barry get up between 10 and noon in their house on Mercer Island outside of Seattle and begin their exercise routine: First, there's 15 minutes designed to develop the. The team would make the playoffs only once more for the remainder of his tenure as coach. "I think I have gone above and beyond to show that I accept who I am. Klay Thompson subscribes. Steve (Kerr) has never made me feel like I was on a two-way. I grew up around [an] all Mexican family. Around this time, a student in Juans third-grade class at Stonehurst Elementary School in East Oakland threatened to stab him. Juan's third-grade teacher, Wilhelmina Attles -- wife of Warriors legend Al Attles -- set him up at a basketball camp. I know I am Black," Toscano-Anderson revealed. I know I am Mexican. But even with his guaranteed contract, he knows it doesn't mean he can slack off. . But he committed himself, learned and he became great. pizza favorite shuts down after 13 years, plus more Bay Area S.F. My father is a true example of hard work, commitment and unwavering integrity. Seventeen days after her due date, Patricia went into labor. 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. Although celebrities such as Wilt Chamberlain, Jesse Jackson, and Bill Cosby were friends of his, he never took on celebrity airs. He made it a point to become fluent in Spanish, and took a trip to Chevy, Mexico, with his grandfather to see where his family was from. He played college basketball at North Carolina A&T, and was selected 39th overall in the . 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. Toscano-Andersons performance at the 2015 FIBA Americas championship was enough to land him a contract from Mexicos top league. Tahoe snow: Massive blizzard wreaks havoc on the Sierra, burying Another winter storm? Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. Fell in love with it, said Toscano-Anderson. The Bay Area will catch a break from winter storms for a couple days, but it wont last very long. Those trophies and basketballs dont mean anything. He was previously the Warriors beat reporter (2016-2021) and the Cal beat reporter (2015-16). Jeff Mullins and . "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. And Toscano-Anderson used that as constant motivation to be at his best. If anything, the real work starts now. He remembers me.. Warriors come alive in third quarter to beat Portland [9] He was inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame in 1993. 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. Almost every off day the Warriors get, Toscano-Anderson guides his Honda east on Interstate 580, toward the streets where he learned the power of perseverance. But as a child, it's even harder. To a man, they all said my father was not a man you wanted to cross. Miss Manners: I shouldn't call because the phone scares people? In 29 games, he has averaged 5.0 points on 52.8% shooting (40% from 3-point range), 4.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 19.1 minutes. 2023 Getty Images. It wasn't until he was a bit older that he made a concerted effort to get more in touch with his Hispanic roots. Instead, Attles became a world champion as an NBA coach. It was undoubtedly a full circle moment for both Toscano-Anderson and Attles, whose positive influence made an everlasting impact on the future of the Warriors forward. HIs wise counsel, his unwavering loyalty, his great sense of humor, his deep compassion for others. ", Earlier in his life, it was easier for Toscano-Anderson to identity as Black because of his surroundings. 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. At a time when you're trying to form your identity, this kind of commentary makes it nearly impossible. "I never imagined it being a Warrior jersey. (Oakland Tribune Photo), Former player, coach, player/coach and the last coach to last Warriors' coach to win a championship Al Attles has a word with the Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) following their victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. It wouldn't matter if he was living there or pursuing his basketball dreams elsewhere -- Oakland was always home. "I can't envision anyone playing better than Barry is right now," says Warrior Coach Al Attles, whose surprising club leads the Pacific Division despite the loss over the past six months of Nate Thurmond, Clyde Lee, Jim Barnett, Joe Ellis and Cazzie Russell through trades, release or the kind of front-office ineptitude that once made the . The family has always felt that my fathers basketball contributions have been Hall Of Fame worthy. Heres when rain, snow will return. I hated to hear it then, but I grew to understand, my father was extolling the value of hard work. He's ready to pay it back to his mother -- the woman who gave him everything -- and pay it forward to his siblings. Juan often was late to school -- not because of rebellion, but because his motherwas spread thin -- and during class, he wasn't fully present. Juan Toscano-Anderson with his family as he graduates from Castro Valley High School. To see your child living his dream, it means everything.. Golden State Warriors | "To just have some better competition, there were a lot of kids there that were older than me, and that were actually pursuing basketball and had game. Playing in Santa Cruz was really cool also being back home, that was really cool, said Toscano-Anderson. Although his role has greatly changed, we now happily assume the role of caregivers to the man who has given so much to so many. Attles, barely 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds, came to be known as The Destroyer. Following a short stint as the Warriors general manager in 1983-84, Attles retired and became a regular fixture at Warriors home games. There is a probably apocryphal story to the effect that one of the sportswriters covering the game began his filing with the lede "HERSHEY, Pa. Wilt Chamberlain and Al Attles combined for 117 points last night as the Philadelphia Warriors defeated the New York Knicks 169147." 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. He plans on starting with getting his brother a car for his 16th birthday. Im all about winning. And so that was kind of humbling. Al Attle's wife Wilhemina with children Erika and Alvin Jr. watch Game 4 of the championship series against the Washington Bullets May 25, 1975 (Photo by Terry Schmitt/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) DETAILS Restrictions: Contact your local office for all commercial or promotional uses. Yes, the wife of Warriors legend Al Attles. 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. Toscano-Anderson's family immigrated from Michoacan, Mexico, in the 1940s and immediately settled in Oakland. So needless to say, basketball and the Bay Area are big parts of his life. Shenoticed that heseemed to be happiest when he was playing basketball in the schoolyard. He played college basketball at North Carolina A&T, and was selected 39th overall in the 1960 NBA draft. His work has been honored by APSE, CNPA and the Professional Basketball Writers Association. He tries to impact the game the same way Green does -- by doing a bit of everything. Rather than voice her displeasure about her day in comparison to his relatively short day, she instead took her frustration out on the pots and pans in the kitchen. 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. His career was built on maximizing his ability and working to become efficient in areas he wasnt comfortable. 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. Toscano-Anderson was born and raised in East Oakland. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? I had this feeling that something bad was going to happen.. 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. 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. My father is as humble as they come. Attles and his wife, Wilhelmina, reside in Oakland and have two adult children, Alvin III and Erica. I love the Bay, I love the Warriors.". He won an NBA championship in 1975, which made him the second African-American coach to do so, joining Bill Russell. Toscano-Anderson's mother, Patricia, tried her best to flip the narrative for Juan and his siblings. Leave all that. The immense pride Toscano-Anderson has for his hometown is a common trait found in most Oaklanders, including myself. I am versatile. When Toscano-Anderson shops at the Costco in San Leandro, strangers often thank him for organizing two protests in Oakland last spring against social injustice and police brutality. He poured his heart, body and soul into it., WARRIORS HQ PODCAST: Be sure to visit our podcast page at mercurynews.com. After questioning his abilities, it is only fitting that Oakland native Toscano-Anderson found his way into the NBA by coming back to the Bay Area. "I always wanted to walk onto that court donning an NBA jersey," Toscano-Anderson said. Patricia wascalled into a parent-teacher conference with Toscano-Anderson's teacher, WillheminaAttles. Every time he walked into that building, he got a taste of what he wanted his future to be. Family photos from Juan Toscano-Andersons youth. Click here if you are unable to view this gallery on a mobile device. I cant wait to see his Hall of Fame ring and Hall of Fame blazer. One of those games included a USA-Mexico match. A film he wrote . On his right shoulder, One in a Million is written in black ink. 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. Workers in S.F. That's when fate intervened. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? Whenever issues arose in the neighborhood, it was Juan who defended her. But Ridder added, his family is going to play it by ear on whether he attends. Her younger brother, a nephew and two of her cousins were all shot and killed in East Oakland. Alvin Attles' wife she was my third grade teacher and I was playing soccer prior to that put me into a Warriors Camp. 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. He rushed from his interview and was soon nose -to-nose with the policeman. Attles was never a star in the league, yet he was an . "I'm sure there were some more opportunities out there for me, but this is home for me. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. This happened once he transferred schools after having a knife pulled on him in second grade. "Like, wow, I get to beat all of these kids? (Staff Archives), Al Attles, former Golden State Warriors player and head coach, seen during an interview in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011. (1999) and Black Magic (2008). My fathers nickname was The Destroyer, because of his willingness to finish a fight. It was from Patricia Toscano. Kerrs game plan, the Warriors energy, lifted the Dubs to a much-needed win 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. Even then, he knew that suburbia didnt suit him. At 6'3" and son of an NBA legend, Al Attles, III undoubtedly knows, loves and has played basketball, but writing, storytelling, and filmmaking were always his passion. But hes home now and is getting a little bit stronger every day.. The boy bothering my aunt found that out the hard way. But when Toscano-Anderson first arrived at Mrs. Attles classroom in cornrows and a Larry Hughes replica Warriors jersey, he was an 8-year-old from the urban flatlands of East Oakland in a room filled with children from the more affluent Oakland hills. She and Kansas City . Toscano-Anderson didn't receive interest from any NBA teams coming out of college. There, in the back of the driveway, Juan and his cousins would shoot at a plastic crate hung on a gate. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Hall of Famer Al Attles returned to Oracle Arena at long last. That message is easier to tell someone than it is to actually have the words stick. He also didnt inundate us with a lot of technical things and paper work. You can too for just 11 cents a day for 11 months + receive a free Warriors Championship book. I wanted to be a guy who establishes himself in this league and is not just here for preseason or a 10-day or a call-up. From left are Jeff Mullins, #23, and Happy Hairston, #52. Even though I know what the situation is, it doesnt matter, said former Warriors forward Clifford Ray. Furthermore, in 2018, Toscano-Anderson joined the G-League with the Santa Cruz Warriors, where he played for the club for two seasons. 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