Dad got ejected, not Barry, and the Warriors completed the sweep. And Al Attles Golden State Warriors have just won the NBA championship!. 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. 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. One would think, such brushes with greatness might change a person. The former Warriors general manager, coach and player hadn't been around much at all this season because of health issues. Hes here, and hes making his presence felt.. 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). Because there is nowhere better than home, playing for the home team. 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 Toscano-Andersons teacher at Montclair Elementary School in Oakland. Every time he walked into that building, he got a taste of what he wanted his future to be. Toscano-Anderson's mother, Patricia, tried her best to flip the narrative for Juan and his siblings. As did the policeman. What Attles didnt know then was that Toscano-Anderson was homeless. Those trophies and basketballs dont mean anything. Really? The Warriors were longshots to beat the Washington Bullets. "I'm from the Bay Area," he said back in March before quickly revising himself,"Wait, I'm not from the Bay. But hey, hes here and Im here. It wouldn't matter if he was or wasn't a member of the team, he would always consider himself a Warrior. 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. Doing these things for his family, and simply the time he gets to spend with them, are the biggest things Toscano-Anderson had to sacrifice when he went and played overseas. A native of Oakland, Toscano-Anderson is uniquely tied to the Golden State Warriors. Get the family photo albums.. Draymond Green explains his issue with Black History Month: Why do we get the shortest month? 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. He is the longest-serving coach in Warriors history, and also has the most wins in franchise history. A life-changing signature," Toscano-Anderson said in a Zoom press conference Thursday evening. He walks a little crookedly, and he struggles with his memory sometimes. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? My mom suggested I gather all of my fathers trophies and momentoes, so I grabbed as many as I could and began rushing back and forth to the car. And where else would he find out if he could play against the best than back home in the Bay Area? I tried to provide a shoulder, just extra love and attention.. 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. While youre asleep, there is someone on the other side of the world trying to figure out a way to steal your ideas and take your money.. All my life, my family and I have seen a Hall of Fame man. In 1991, Oakland suffered a devastating Hills fire. Beaty slugged Meschery . The team that selected him was the then Philadelphia Warriors. One night, Raymond Young, the Oakland Rebels head coach, called Patricia and told her to make other babysitting arrangements. But it has been his standing in our family that has always held the most meaning for us. Do you understand me? he barked at the trembling guard, who apologized and slunk away. Her doctor told her she was having a girl. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. I paint the city, man, Toscano-Anderson said. Alvin Attles was born on November 7, 1936 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. My father is now 83 years old. Work to make people respect you, even if you cant do something for them.. Juan often was late to school -- not because of rebellion, but because his motherwas spread thin -- and during class, he wasn't fully present. (By Dino Vournas/Straff Archives), Oakland, CA January 23, 1980 - Golden State Warriors basketball coach Al Attles rejoices. Clifford, who referred to Attles as a father figure to all of us, argued that background helped black NBA players feel more comfortable learning because of the similar cultural background. "I think I have gone above and beyond to show that I accept who I am. For the next year, Patricia and her two youngest kids ping-ponged between relatives houses and budget motels, unsure where theyd sleep most nights. Using her sisters address, Patricia transferred Juan to Montclair only a 15-minute drive from Elmhurst, but a world away in some respects. 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. 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. My dad and my sister were my only regular exposure to other Black people. 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. Mrs. Attles was right: Toscano-Andersonwas happiest when he was playing basketball in the yard at Stonehurst Elementary. Steph Curry could return during Warriors next road trip, per reports 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. Back when Attles had a sharper memory, his consideration for others left a lasting impact. Attles coached the Warriors until 1983, compiling a 557518 regular-season record (588548 including playoffs) with six playoff appearances in 14 seasons. Toscano-Anderson penned a personal note on the jersey reading: I wouldnt be wearing this jersey if it werent for you, Toscano-Anderson humbly shared with her. But just three months after Patricia moved in, the house she was renting burned down in an electrical fire in the middle of the night while Juan and Ariana were at a slumber party. Klay Thompson subscribes. BARTs second Transbay Tube could get quashed as planners scale back S.F. In all, Attles has been a Warriors employee in some fashion for 57 years, going back to when he was drafted by the team in 1960. Instead, Attles became a world champion as an NBA coach. 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. Following a short stint as the Warriors general manager in 1983-84, Attles retired and became a regular fixture at Warriors home games. 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. He shot and killed Juan on 92nd Avenue. Attles was replaced by Johnny Bach for the last 21 games of the 197980 NBA season (a season in which the Warriors finished tied for last place), though he returned for the next season (Bach would become Attles's permanent successor after 1983). 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. He poured his heart, body and soul into it., WARRIORS HQ PODCAST: Be sure to visit our podcast page at mercurynews.com. "It was like something to feed off of," the Warriors forwardsaid. 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. When he was 7, his mom saved enough money to relocate to Castro Valley, a suburb free of many of her old neighborhoods hardships. The boy bothering my aunt found that out the hard way. He was one of the first African-American head coaches in the NBA. Seventeen days after her due date, Patricia went into labor. Alvin Attles, Actor: Inside Moves. Want Warriors news delivered to your phone? My mother, Wilhelmina, worked full time as a schoolteacher (almost forty years). But it won't last long. Whenever issues arose in the neighborhood, it was Juan who defended her. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. 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. Patricia Toscano, who grew up in a neighborhood known to locals as the killing zone, often worried that her four kids were destined to become grim statistics. I'm from Oakland.". 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. 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. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. I always knew hed be a statistic, Patricia said. On March 2, 1962, he was the team's second-leading scorer with 17 points on the night Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points. [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. 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. Everybody always said that if Al ever got into boxing, Barry said, he probably wouldve been a world champion.. But hes home now and is getting a little bit stronger every day.. As he walks past familiar liquor stores and laundromats, he is reminded of some childhood memories that shake him to this day. Lamb chops.. Last season, the Warriors hosted Al Attles night during a regular-season game by playing a tribute video and handing out Sign up for a free trial of Mark Medinas Warriors text messaging service* * *, I would go over and sit with him. Despite being a fan though, Toscano-Anderson did not play basketball early in life. could be eligible for a share of $104 million. 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. I know I am Mexican. They have two children. [8] On February 7, 2015, Attles's number 22 was retired by North Carolina A&T, the first ever retired by the team. HIs wise counsel, his unwavering loyalty, his great sense of humor, his deep compassion for others. They swept them. Al Attles Basketball Player #173216 Most Popular Boost Birthday November 7, 1936 Birthplace Newark , NJ Age 86 years old Birth Sign Scorpio About Point guard who starred for the Philadelphia/Golden State Warriors from 1960-1971, and coached the team from 1970-1983. You can waste them both.. I knew theyd knock him right out, Patricia said. Youre running into all these different monsters, only theyre things like gangs and drive-by shootings.. 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. "I'll take care of it. (Ray Chavez/Staff Archives). Outside of his family, most of the people he interacted with were Black. Credit: And playing alongside players such as Steph Curry and Draymond Green and seeing the championship trophies the Warriors won without him is constantly humbling him and serves as reminders as to what level he wants to reach. 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. "Even with knowing that final part of the play, I would still make the same play 10 times out of 10," he said. I still remember that camp like it was last week Warriors Camp meant a lot. Thats what kind of jump started me playing basketball. Miss Manners: I shouldn't call because the phone scares people? 95 -- to represent 95th Avenue in East Oakland. But as a child, it's even harder. He won an NBA championship in 1975, which made him the second African-American coach to do so, joining Bill Russell. Toscano-Anderson joined the 2018-19 training camp roster of the Santa Cruz Warriors, G League affiliate of Golden State, as a local tryout player. Family photos from Juan Toscano-Andersons youth. 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.. 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. This is my fathers playful response when people ask how he feels about being inducted into the Hall of Fame. That encouragement set Toscano-Anderson on a path that has eventually led with the versatile forward finding a home with his childhood team, as this past May he signed a multi-year contract with the Warriors. Patricia wascalled into a parent-teacher conference with Toscano-Anderson's teacher, WillheminaAttles. I am starting to accept that and who I am. He had the shooting touch of a jackhammer, but no team ever traded Attles for cash and a fist to be named later, probably because if intimidation was what you wanted, it was clearly better to fight with Attles than against him. As Toscano-Anderson said, money has never been the driving factor for him. You can too for just 11 cents a day for 11 months + receive a free Warriors Championship book. 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's been in and out of the hospital in the last few recent months," Ridder said. Coach Steve Kerr rocked a retro-style suit in Attles' honor, sighing and saying after the game, "Polyester, 100 percent polyester. I dont take any of that for granted., Connor Letourneau is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. 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. But my father never seriously entertained any of those offers. We were just so hurt, the staff and I, that a kid would be exposed to that, Attles said. It's also in Mexico. "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. 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. The team would make the playoffs only once more for the remainder of his tenure as coach. "I need to raise the bar. Attles coaching credentials went beyond on-court accomplishments. Some players play hungry; Juan plays like a guy whos starving, Warriors guard Mychal Mulder said. 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. 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. Juan Toscano-Anderson disputes fouling Jimmy Butler during a February game against the Heat at Chase Center. "And I always tried to embed that in them in it, and let them know that it didn't make them any less.". The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. It was during the early October matchups that Toscano-Anderson made another nod to his upbringing as he changed his jersey number to 95. 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. Al Attles is best known as a Basketball Player. Sign me up! Without him, she felt lost. Around this time, a student in Juans third-grade class at Stonehurst Elementary School in East Oakland threatened to stab him. Ahead of the 2018-19 season, he decided to go to the open tryouts being hosted by the G League Santa Cruz Warriors. In other words, Toscano-Anderson made his NBA debut for a team that has been a continual thread throughout his life. He plans on starting with getting his brother a car for his 16th birthday. Tahoe snow: Massive blizzard wreaks havoc on the Sierra, burying Another winter storm? Obviously a smart, smart player. Juan Toscano-Anderson loves letting people know where hes from, down to the block. Meteorologist Gerry Daz examines why Februarys storm door was left wide open and when more Yosemite breaks snow record; park closed indefinitely, The epic California snowpack is inching toward record levels. "I can get in where I fit in in the hood, and I can go to a quinceaeraand speak Spanish. Two of his most famous knockouts were against far bigger men: 6-9 Zelmo Beaty and 6-8 Bob Ferry. The court was renamed as Al Attles Court. On a handful of chilly nights, when Patricia couldnt afford a motel and no relatives had a spare room, she slept in the passenger seat while Juan and Ariana were in the back, their blankets pulled tight. "Juan didn't know either. But all it took was a little encouragement from the wife of a Warriors Hall of Famer to turn him onto the sport. Hes been in and out of the hospital in the last few recent months, Ridder said. But he committed himself, learned and he became great. The family has always felt that my fathers basketball contributions have been Hall Of Fame worthy. "Enjoy this journey that basketball and life have taken me on. 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. His toughness stemmed from loyalty.Related Articles 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. Not a bad story for someone who Dana says is such a great dude.. 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. Even when he was not at his healthiest, Attles still attended Warriors home games in recent seasons. Either before the game or a during a timeout, they walk toward the concourse atop the lower bowl. There were times people told Toscano-Anderson he made the wrong decision by going to the G League. She was aware of the struggles the Toscano family was facing and wanted to help, so she suggested Toscano-Anderson enroll in the Golden State Warriors youth camp. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Chart: Bay Area rainfall totals for this week, Steph Curry could return during Warriors next road trip, per reports, Kerrs game plan, the Warriors energy, lifted the Dubs to a much-needed win, Draymond Green explains his issue with Black History Month: Why do we get the shortest month?, Warriors come alive in third quarter to beat Portland, Steph Curry takes encouraging step in lead-up to return, though timetable still unknown. The Bay Area is catching a break from winter storms. He made about $2,000 a month with Santa Cruz. He took over as player-coach for the last season of his career, and remained as head coach until 1983 (save for 21 games in 1980). Coming up in the part of the town that I came up in, it almost feels like youre in that book, Where the Wild Things Are, Toscano-Anderson said. They've given me an idea of where I wanted to be in my life and what I wanted to do.". He is an actor, known for Inside Moves (1980), The Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame. Toscano-Anderson's family immigrated from Michoacan, Mexico, in the 1940s and immediately settled in Oakland. 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. During the All-Star break, Toscano-Anderson held a basketball camp at an elementary school in Monterrey, Mexico. I was just like, This is insane, Toscano-Anderson said. The time he saw a homeless man beat another homeless man with an aluminum bat on 95th Avenue. Aug 15, 2022. It's another experience I share in common with him, often being told I acted or sounded "too white" to be Black. But my dads priorities even in a potentially life-changing situation, left a deep impression on me. The path from Warriors Basketball Camp to the NBA for Toscano-Anderson was far from seamless. I thought he changed the game the other night in the second quarter with his emotion. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. He believed he owed the franchise that believed so much in him. In addition to sending Juan to the Warriors youth basketball camp, Attles connected him with the Oakland Rebels, a youth AAU program. Steve (Kerr) has never made me feel like I was on a two-way. Workers in S.F. "To be. One night in July 1992, Macarios youngest son, Juan, had an argument with someone in the neighborhood. Jersey No. I hated to hear it then, but I grew to understand, my father was extolling the value of hard work. After that happened, I was just really aware that he needed me more than I had thought when he first came to school. "Hes done everything weve asked and more," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. In the fall of his senior year at Castro Valley, he committed to Marquette. I started playing basketball in third grade. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Hall of Famer Al Attles returned to Oracle Arena at long last. "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. (1999) and Black Magic (2008). His drive to get better also is intact. Many people see only his accomplishments as a player, coach, and executive. 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. When Attles arranged for him to attend the Warriors youth basketball camp for free, she didnt imagine that it would start a hardwood odyssey that would culminate in a roster spot on his hometown NBA team. All she wanted was to keep him smiling. San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty Images. Alvin Austin Attles Jr. (Destroyer. He played college basketball at North Carolina A&T, and was selected 39th overall in the . By the time Juan was 14, Patricias goal for him was clear: college somewhere, anywhere and a life away from Oakland. Toscano-Anderson still plays with that same mindset in the NBA. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? Attles, barely 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds, came to be known as The Destroyer. You hardly feel out of place. 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