And so that was kind of humbling. Several teams came looking to throw big money at him, hoping they would lure him away with more than Mr. Meuli could offer. None of the coaches, none of my teammates they really made me feel a part of this. Beyond that, Attles didnt know much. Hes been with the Warriors forever. It wouldn't matter if he was or wasn't a member of the team, he would always consider himself a Warrior. Al's moment came at the height of the "Blaxploitation" period in American cinema when as a boy, his father took him to see Michael Schultz "Car Wash" and Sidney . 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. Now Toscano-Anderson is poised to become the first Oakland-born player since the early 1970s to stick on the Warriors roster for three straight seasons. Wilhelmina, the wife of Golden State legend Al Attles, could sense that something troubled her new student. Furthermore, in 2018, Toscano-Anderson joined the G-League with the Santa Cruz Warriors, where he played for the club for two seasons. But he was one. Once he slipped up. "I'll take care of it. Heck, he wears it on his chest and back every time he puts on his Golden State Warriors jersey. He is an actor, known for Inside Moves (1980), The Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame. "I'm from the Bay Area," he said back in March before quickly revising himself,"Wait, I'm not from the Bay. At that time, the only NBA player he knew about was Allen Iverson.". Well before Warriors coach Steve Kerr adopted a strength in numbers philosophy to complement his All-Star players, Attles used that concept to help the Warriors lone star in Barry. "I had an itch to compete all the time, whether it's who's gonna wash the dishes the fastest, you know, who's going to get from point A to point B, the fastest who's gonna make 100 threes the fastest. Really? Some players play hungry; Juan plays like a guy whos starving, Warriors guard Mychal Mulder said. After visiting his mom in San Leandro and getting a trim at Phat Fades Barbershop on East 14th Street, he stops by his grandpas house on 95th Avenue. Not a bad story for someone who Dana says is such a great dude.. 95 -- to represent 95th Avenue in East Oakland. 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. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters, San Francisco, CA - Circa 1969 to 1971: Al Attles, #16, makes the jump during a San Francisco Warriors verus Los Angeles Lakers game. San Francisco is at its most unaffordable point in at least a decade, S.F. Alvin, wake up! He is the longest-serving coach in Warriors history, and also has the most wins in franchise history. "Hes done everything weve asked and more," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. Steph Curry could return during Warriors next road trip, per reports "I would say, like at home, it was just like all Mexican traditions. Attles was the 39th overall pick in the 1960 NBA Draft. But there were complications. Without him, she felt lost. My fathers nickname was The Destroyer, because of his willingness to finish a fight. I always knew hed be a statistic, Patricia said. Oakland is home to Juan Toscano-Anderson. (Staff Archives), Al Attles, former Golden State Warriors player and head coach, seen during an interview in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011. Toscano-Anderson's mother, Patricia, tried her best to flip the narrative for Juan and his siblings. But does that mean he was a Warriors fan growing up? He joined the Oakland Rebels AAU team (now known as Team Lillard), and played for Castro Valley High School. "I knew that I was Mexican. 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. The Bay Area is catching a break from winter storms. FamousBirthdays.com - use subject to the practices disclosed in our privacy policy. Juan's third-grade teacher, Wilhelmina Attles -- wife of Warriors legend Al Attles -- set him up at a basketball camp. Al Attles is synonymous with the Golden State Warriors, and Friday night he will be immortalized here as a member of the basketball Hall Of Fame. Steph Curry takes encouraging step in lead-up to return, though timetable still unknown. His top choice was Cal in nearby Berkeley, but his mother, desperate for him to get as far away from East Oaklands streets as possible, persuaded him to pick the Wisconsin school. That's the first step, I've gotten through the first step to put myself in a situation to be here for another year, so now I'm working to continue and have longevity in this league.". 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. And Toscano-Anderson has a similar tenacity, grit and hustle. 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. But it never changed Al Attles. 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. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. "And at the end of the day, when it's all said and done, even if I fail, I can always look myself in the mirror and say I did it Juan's way. Al Attles, NBA player. He thanked Attles again Thursday, noting, "She just changed my life." Courtesy of Juan Toscano-Anderson's family. My mother, Wilhelmina, worked full time as a schoolteacher (almost forty years). Its a reflection of Toscano-Andersons upbringing in East Oakland, the most dangerous area of a city with 30 homicides already in 2021. He needed an outlet.. Despite being a fan though, Toscano-Anderson did not play basketball early in life. 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. 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. One would think, such brushes with greatness might change a person. Teacher and student lost touch, however, when he moved on to Montera Middle School. Attles's team tried to repeat the following season, but they lost to the Phoenix Suns in the Conference Finals in seven games. "I think I have gone above and beyond to show that I accept who I am. During the first few months in his new town, he took care of his two younger siblings while his mom worked as the director of Catholic Charities violence prevention program. pizza favorite shuts down after 13 years, plus more closings, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). They swept them. In our Oakland home, thousands of miles away from my fathers ultimate coaching triumph, I hugged my little sister, Ericka and did a happy dance with my mother. 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. In my case, I was raised in a predominantly white family and went to a predominantly white school. (1999) and Black Magic (2008). "He's been in and out of the hospital in the last few recent months," Ridder said. After that happened, I was just really aware that he needed me more than I had thought when he first came to school. She also helped him get on the Oakland Rebels' AAU basketball team. As Toscano-Anderson said, he didn't ever believe he'd play for the same team he grew up cheering on. One night in July 1992, Macarios youngest son, Juan, had an argument with someone in the neighborhood. But hes home now and is getting a little bit stronger every day.. But it has been his standing in our family that has always held the most meaning for us. Attles and his wife, Wilhelmina, reside in Oakland and have two adult children, Alvin III and Erica. Attles was never a star in the league, yet he was an . Even his wife Wilhelmina is a tough competitor. So, the Warriors themselves, for what they are, they've given me dreams. He is one of the last living members of the franchise who dates to their time in Philadelphia. Golden State Warriors | "I was enjoying basketball, and that's what I do this for, to just enjoy the game," Toscano-Anderson said. So when Mrs. Attles stepped in and brought him to the Warriors' youth camp, it unlocked a new level of competitiveness in Toscano-Anderson. Originally, we thought this piece was going to speak to his victories, his winning percentage, his accolades, and his achievements with the Warriors. I am done trying to show people that I am Black and I am Mexican. He was born in Newark, New Jersey. Following a short stint as the Warriors general manager in 1983-84, Attles retired and became a regular fixture at Warriors home games. Though it is uncommon for NBA players to wear numbers that high, the 95 carried significant meaning for him: Toscano-Andersons grandfather emigrated to Oakland from Mexico and bought house on 95th Avenue and A Street in East Oakland. bobbleheads of his likeness. He won an NBA championship in 1975, which made him the second African-American coach to do so, joining Bill Russell. He put everything he had into it, said Warriors guard Rick Barry, who both players with Attles (1965-67) and played for Attles (1974-78). Although I never quite understood the one-half-of-one-percent phrase, at five years old I understood that my father was a practical man. During the teams first public event at the newly opened Chase Center he had to take the mic and perform for the fans in attendance. My dad never looked for trouble, but he would fight for his family. On Friday against Washington, players wore shooting shirts featuring Attles' likeness. My father is a true example of hard work, commitment and unwavering integrity. Alvin, my father yelled, stopping me in my tracks. Toscano-Andersons No. But all it took was a little encouragement from the wife of a Warriors Hall of Famer to turn him onto the sport. Retired teacher Wilhelmina Attles was cleaning her kitchen last month when she came across a coffee mug adorned with signatures from one of her old third-grade classes at Montclair Elementary School. Now, at 27, he is drawing comparisons to All-Star teammate Draymond Green for his court vision and energy. Everybody makes a mistake. 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. Juan, he said, had a real future in basketball. They have two children. They've been here ever since. Jeff Mullins and . IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasn't followed: What should you do? His drive to get better also is intact. At that time, I could see that Juan loved sports. As kids, my sister once told my dad about a boy who was messing with at her at school. 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. Attles was known as "The Destroyer" due to his defensive specialities along with once punching a player in the jaw. Miss Manners: I shouldn't call because the phone scares people? 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. Attles, barely 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds, came to be known as The Destroyer. You can too for just 11 cents a day for 11 months + receive a free Warriors Championship book. It seems hardly surprising since Attles cemented an 11-year career with the Warriors, coached them to their 1975 NBA championship and served as a longtime club ambassador. I'm super proud of that.". And actually, that's what I'm about to go do. 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. 16, Barry (24), Wilt Chamberlain (13), Tom Meschery (14), Chris Mullin (17) and Nate Thurmond (42) hang in the rafters. Before Fame I just, I was living in urban culture. He was just 19. But hey, hes here and Im here. 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. Friends told her that he had blossomed into an all-state player at Castro Valley High School. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. 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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. Yes, the wife of Warriors legend Al Attles. Outside of his family, most of the people he interacted with were Black. After police officers broke up the dispute and left the scene, the man returned. I paint the city, man, Toscano-Anderson said. Even though I know what the situation is, it doesnt matter, said former Warriors forward Clifford Ray. Similarly, Toscano-Anderson has always been a Warrior, since he was part of the organization's youth program in the 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. 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. Five months later, one of his closest cousins, Eric Toscano, was shot and killed while celebrating his 18th birthday at his home on Ney Avenue in East Oakland. As the years passed, Attles often wondered what had become of the meek boy with the cornrows and the Larry Hughes jersey. None of this wouldve been possible without your love and support at a very difficult time in our lives, Patricia wrote. Thurmond now serves as an Ambassador to the team and goes to 30 home games a season, with his wife Marci. "We were houseless, we lived in a car, and from here and there to different places," Patricia said. Fueled by the desire to land a college scholarship and help his mom, Toscano-Anderson blossomed into a four-star recruit. Toscano-Andersons performance at the 2015 FIBA Americas championship was enough to land him a contract from Mexicos top league. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. He initially declined before accepting and going to training camp.[6]. From left are Jeff Mullins, #23, and Happy Hairston, #52. 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), 1983 x 3296 px (6.61 x 10.99 in) - 300 dpi - 2 MB. Alvin Attles, Actor: Inside Moves. But Ridder added, his family is going to play it by ear on whether he attends. In elementary school, he was encouraged to play basketball by his former teacher Wilhelmina Attles, wife of Warriors legend and Hall of Famer Al Attles. 95 jersey, the highest number in Warriors history, is a nod to his grandfathers home at 95th Avenue and A Street in East Oaklands Elmhurst neighborhood. She noticed that he seemed to be happiest when he was playing basketball in the schoolyard. Encouraged by her reaction, my father soon became the primary cook in our family. (Staff Archives), Oakland, CA Circa 1980 - Al Attles on the sidelines of a Golden State Warriors Basktball game. Patricia wascalled into a parent-teacher conference with Toscano-Anderson's teacher, WillheminaAttles. It also unlocked his passion for basketball. San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty Images. I remember attending an NBA all-star game one summer at The Forum. Ive talked to the late Maurice Lucas, Lenny Wilkens, Oscar Robertson and countless other players from his era. 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. [7] He was a role player on the 1964 Warriors team (with Wilt Chamberlain and Guy Rodgers) that made the NBA Finals and eventually lost the championship series to the Boston Celtics, four games to one. In 1991, Oakland suffered a devastating Hills fire. Now living this childhood dream, Toscano-Anderson returned to Chase Center not as someone on the preseason roster contending for a spot, but as a Golden State Warrior. For the next year, Patricia and her two youngest kids ping-ponged between relatives houses and budget motels, unsure where theyd sleep most nights. Toscano-Anderson memorialized his late cousin by getting a tattoo of 78 Erics jersey number with Oaklands Skyline High School football team on his upper left arm. One day, my mother came home from a full day to find my father napping. Al Attles, who played with and coached Barry and is now a vice president in the organization, also has little to say. 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. Toscano-Anderson was introduced to basketball in the third grade at Oakland's Stonehurst Elementary School by his then-teacher Wilhelmina Attles, who is a former Upsala College basketball star and also the wife of Warriors legend and Hall of Famer Al Attles. It changed my life, it was really exciting. NBC Sports Bay Area celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by taking a trip south of the border to tell the story of Juan Toscano-Anderson's Mexican heritage, his experience playing professionally in Mexico and how his Oakland roots impacted his journey to the Warriors. The voice of the iconic Bill King rang out. 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. Though Patricia was three years older, she had viewed Juan as her protector. He remembers me.. Alvin Austin Attles Jr. (born November 7, 1936) is an American former professional basketball player and coach best known for his longtime association with the Golden State Warriors. Sign me up! Instead, Attles became a world champion as an NBA coach. Jersey No. Seventeen days after her due date, Patricia went into labor. A mechanical engineer, he raised four kids as a single father and tried to shield them from the gang violence overtaking the surrounding streets. After averaging 3.8 points per game over his four-year career at Marquette, Toscano-Anderson didnt receive a single offer to play overseas, much less in the NBA. Santa Cruz play-by-play announcer Kevin Dana noticed what he brought to the team early-on. A little-known story is that after winning the championship in 75, my father was a hot coaching commodity. 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. My mom explained that her day was exhausting, and she was tired. 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. (Staff Archives), Oakland, CA January 23, 1980 - Golden State Warriors basketball coach Al Attles on the sidelines. 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. 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. Toscano-Anderson could have been among them. Miss Manners: I shouldn't call because the phone scares people? On his right shoulder, One in a Million is written in black ink. She also did the cooking, the cleaning, paid the bills, helped with homework, carpooled us to our various activities and even taught me how to play basketball, as more and more of my fathers time was spent at work. "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. He had planned to attend the party. Kerr wore a 1970s style suit similar to what Attles wore on the sideline. 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. Then, one day in spring 2015, Attles received a small package containing a program from the Marquette University mens basketball program and a letter. 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. Back when Attles had a sharper memory, his consideration for others left a lasting impact. JTA incredibly surprises camper with free trip to Cancun camp. Juan Toscano-Andersons uncle Macario Toscano Jr. (center left) takes a photo with family members outside Toscano-Andersons childhood home in Oakland. He played college basketball at North Carolina A&T, and was selected 39th overall in the 1960 NBA draft. He plans on starting with getting his brother a car for his 16th birthday. His #16 is retired by the Warriors, and even in his 70s he attended every home Warriors game. Workers in S.F. Marvin Gaye! Warriors come alive in third quarter to beat Portland Shenoticed that heseemed to be happiest when he was playing basketball in the schoolyard. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. Golden State Warriors | It wasn't until he was a bit older that he made a concerted effort to get more in touch with his Hispanic roots. Using her sisters address, Patricia transferred Juan to Montclair only a 15-minute drive from Elmhurst, but a world away in some respects. When he was 7, his mom saved enough money to relocate to Castro Valley, a suburb free of many of her old neighborhoods hardships. 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This happened once he transferred schools after having a knife pulled on him in second grade. Many of Juans new classmates had parents who were doctors or lawyers. Golden State Warriors Established 1946 | 7-time NBA Champions October 6, 2021 2:43 PM PDT Twenty years ago, Juan Toscano-Anderson was initially introduced to basketball by his third grade teacher,. 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.. In addition to sending Juan to the Warriors youth basketball camp, Attles connected him with the Oakland Rebels, a youth AAU program. Ever! (Ray Chavez/Staff Archives). I hated to hear it then, but I grew to understand, my father was extolling the value of hard work. She also helped him get on the Oakland Rebels' AAU basketball team. Alvin Austin Attles Jr. (born November 7, 1936) is an American former professional basketball player and coach best known for his longtime association with the Golden State Warriors. Juan Toscano-Anderson loves letting people know where hes from, down to the block. She also helped him get on the Oakland Rebels AAU basketball team. It's another experience I share in common with him, often being told I acted or sounded "too white" to be Black. "I always said, 'You guys have two reasons to be proud,' " Toscano-Anderson's mothersaid. When Patricias salary from teaching violence-prevention skills to juvenile offenders wasnt enough to cover the rent, she and her kids stayed with her father, Macario Toscano. If anything, the real work starts now. After being scouted and recruited, he wound up playing at Marquette University where his injuries cost him playing time through his four years. However, sometimes there is still an internal struggle figuring out where you belong and how you identify. I heard that message on more Saturday mornings than I can recall. Attles coaching credentials went beyond on-court accomplishments. But at the same time, knowing he is about to be making the most money he has ever made in his life, is a nice thought. 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. His wife, Wilhelmina, son, and Hall of Famer Rick Barry represented him during an on-court tribute after the first quarter. Do you understand me? he barked at the trembling guard, who apologized and slunk away. 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. At one point, the doctor thought they might not be able to save either one of us. "I feel like this situation is just destined," he said. But it didn't matter to Toscano-Anderson. With Ray likening Attles on-court intensity to a combination of Dennis Rodman or Russell Westbrook, the Warriors leaned on Attles to make hustle plays and knock out his opponents. The court was renamed as Al Attles Court. The Warriors were longshots to beat the Washington Bullets. He listened to rap music and spent most of his time in "the hood.". Attles moved with the team to the Bay Area at the end of the 1962 season, playing until 1971. "I can get in where I fit in in the hood, and I can go to a quinceaeraand speak Spanish. 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.. 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. Riordan was looking to give his team a spark, or worse yet trying to get Barry thrown out of the game for retaliating. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. The lone constant during a journey that included stops in Mexico and Santa Cruz was his unparalleled effort. (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. Lamb chops.. Alvin Attles III is a writer, a filmmaker and the son of basketball Hall of Famer Al Attles. I started playing basketball in third grade. I grew up around [an] all Mexican family. My dad asked how he could help, and my mom suggested he help by giving her a break and cooking every now and then. Al Attles is best known as a Basketball Player. 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