I vividly remember racing to my parents home under ashen clouds, sirens filling the air. "It was like something to feed off of," the Warriors forwardsaid. But it didn't matter to Toscano-Anderson. I was 10 years old or so and ran around playing tag in the locker room with my cousins Bernard and Kevin. But as a child, it's even harder. He was one of the first African-American head coaches in the NBA. In other words, Toscano-Anderson made his NBA debut for a team that has been a continual thread throughout his life. Toscano-Anderson was born and raised in East Oakland. Attles was never a star in the league, yet he was an . Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? Because there is nowhere better than home, playing for the home team. Is Californias drought finally over? "He's been in and out of the hospital in the last few recent months," Ridder said. Juan, he said, had a real future in basketball. Sign up for a free trial of Mark Medinas Warriors text messaging service* * *, I would go over and sit with him. Even his wife Wilhelmina is a tough competitor. 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. 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. His #16 is retired by the Warriors, and even in his 70s he attended every home Warriors game. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. 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." 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. Shenoticed that heseemed to be happiest when he was playing basketball in the schoolyard. He was there when Chamberlain scored 100 points in 1962. Heres why California has seen so much active weather. I greatly anticipate my father becoming immortalized. (Ron Riesterer / Oakland Tribune Staff Archives), Oakland, CA February 13, 1976 - Golden State Warriors basketball coach Al Attles at a press conference. 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. Because of those various roles, Attles is one of six Warriors players to have their jersey retired. Golden State Warriors | Toscano-Andersons No. Attles became an assistant coach in 1968, while still a player. 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. In Game 4 of the 1975 Finals, Riordan walked up to Rick Barry and shoved the Warriors star. I just didnt want him to go to the party. He plans on starting with getting his brother a car for his 16th birthday. Its nice they are recognizing someone who has been committed to the game of basketball.. That's when fate intervened. But hey, hes here and Im here. Stephen Curry has not only led a Warriors resurgence since entering the league, he has changed the game with his long-distance shooting. Even then, he knew that suburbia didnt suit him. He won an NBA championship in 1975, which made him the second African-American coach to do so, joining Bill Russell. He was born in Newark, New Jersey. (By Dino Vournas/Straff Archives), Oakland, CA January 23, 1980 - Golden State Warriors basketball coach Al Attles rejoices. My father is now 83 years old. He honed his skills at Oakland rec centers and the Boys & Girls Club. Collect, curate and comment on your files. At the end of the day, I accept that I am in a different category of my own. Every time he walked into that building, he got a taste of what he wanted his future to be. At that time, I could see that Juan loved sports. My dad asked how he could help, and my mom suggested he help by giving her a break and cooking every now and then. [8] On February 7, 2015, Attles's number 22 was retired by North Carolina A&T, the first ever retired by the team. This happened once he transferred schools after having a knife pulled on him in second grade. Juan Toscano-Anderson disputes fouling Jimmy Butler during a February game against the Heat at Chase Center. 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. Tough. 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. 2023 Getty Images. FamousBirthdays.com - use subject to the practices disclosed in our privacy policy. I grew up around [an] all Mexican family. My mother, Wilhelmina, worked full time as a schoolteacher (almost forty years). That's what kind of jump started me playing basketball. He made about $2,000 a month with Santa Cruz. Riordan was looking to give his team a spark, or worse yet trying to get Barry thrown out of the game for retaliating. . The lone constant during a journey that included stops in Mexico and Santa Cruz was his unparalleled effort. After a long, winding, and non-traditional route, Juan Toscano-Anderson played his first minutes on the NBA hardwood in regular season action. Encouraged by her reaction, my father soon became the primary cook in our family. Golden State Warriors | The doctor asked Patricias family whom he should save, if it came down to a choice: mother or son. The Bay Area will catch a break from winter storms for a couple days, but it wont last very long. Dont EVER touch my son. 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. In addition to becoming a hero of sorts to Mexicans and Mexican Americans for being the only active NBA player of Mexican descent, Toscano-Anderson has become an icon to Oaklanders, many of them still upset that the Warriors left their home of 47 years for San Francisco. 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 after he came home from practice earlier that day complaining of knee pain, Patricia had given him Tylenol with Codeine. 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. 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 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. Her younger brother, a nephew and two of her cousins were all shot and killed in East Oakland. We were just so hurt, the staff and I, that a kid would be exposed to that, Attles said. IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasn't followed: What should you do? The bigger picture to my father was always his family, and the Warriors had become his family. Klay Thompson subscribes. I am versatile. He walks a little crookedly, and he struggles with his memory sometimes. When his third-grade teacher Al Attles' wife, Wilhelmina took him to a Warriors-sponsored basketball camp, Toscano-Anderson returned home and told his soccer-obsessed grandpa, who asked . But I never really indulged in the culture, per se. 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. "Juan didn't know either. He was previously the Warriors beat reporter (2016-2021) and the Cal beat reporter (2015-16). 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 dont take any of that for granted., Connor Letourneau is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Attles also played on the Warriors' 1967 team that lost to Chamberlain's 6813 Philadelphia 76ers in an evenly matched, six-game championship series. Friday, the basketball Hall Of Fame will confirm what weve all known all along. Instead, Attles became a world champion as an NBA coach. Yes, the wife of Warriors legend Al Attles. And Toscano-Anderson has a similar tenacity, grit and hustle. 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. 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. Toscano-Andersons play at Santa Cruz was so strong in the 2018-19 season, the Warriors wanted to see more. 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. It wouldn't matter if he was living there or pursuing his basketball dreams elsewhere -- Oakland was always home. 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. 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. He also serves as a team ambassador. 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. He hadnt known how to cook, just as he hadnt known how to coach when Franklin Mieuli asked him to take charge of the Warriors. Alvin Attles' wife she was my third grade teacher and I was playing soccer prior to that put me into a Warriors Camp. Outside of his family, most of the people he interacted with were Black. Attles was the second NBA black coach after Bill Russell. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. They've been here ever since. "My relationship with my Mexican heritage was, it was different," Toscano-Anderson recently told me. 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. Work to make people respect you, even if you cant do something for them.. Oakland is home to Juan Toscano-Anderson. But it has been his standing in our family that has always held the most meaning for us. I just love to compete," Toscano-Andersonsaid. Attles was the 39th overall pick in the 1960 NBA Draft. ", Download and subscribe to the Dubs Talk Podcast, Why JTA felt 'destined' to sign standard contract with Dubs, JTA sharesheartfelt moment with mom after contract signing. 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. 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. As kids, my sister once told my dad about a boy who was messing with at her at school. Wilhelmina, the wife of Golden State legend Al Attles, could sense that something troubled her new student. 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. Toscano-Anderson still plays with that same mindset in the NBA. 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. Back when Attles had a sharper memory, his consideration for others left a lasting impact. All my life, my family and I have seen a Hall of Fame man. It was very structured. Seventeen days after her due date, Patricia went into labor. 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 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. (Staff Archives), Al Attles, former Golden State Warriors player and head coach, seen during an interview in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011. Just being from Oakland, I feel like its embedded in me, he said in his Warriors Player Profile. My father is as humble as they come. Using her sisters address, Patricia transferred Juan to Montclair only a 15-minute drive from Elmhurst, but a world away in some respects. A mechanical engineer, he raised four kids as a single father and tried to shield them from the gang violence overtaking the surrounding streets. Obviously a smart, smart player. 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. BARTs second Transbay Tube could get quashed as planners scale back S.F. I look forward to meeting so many idols from my youth. Coach Steve Kerr rocked a retro-style suit in Attles' honor, sighing and saying after the game, "Polyester, 100 percent polyester. Al Attles, NBA player. Last season, the Warriors hosted Al Attles night during a regular-season game by playing a tribute video and handing out Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. Juan Toscano-Andersons uncle Macario Toscano Jr. (center left) takes a photo with family members outside Toscano-Andersons childhood home in Oakland. She missed doctors appointments. I tried to provide a shoulder, just extra love and attention.. At one point, the doctor thought they might not be able to save either one of us. "To be. 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. They've given me an idea of where I wanted to be in my life and what I wanted to do.". As he walks past familiar liquor stores and laundromats, he is reminded of some childhood memories that shake him to this day. None of the coaches, none of my teammates they really made me feel a part of this. Draymond Green explains his issue with Black History Month: Why do we get the shortest month? He needed an outlet.. I just, I was living in urban culture. 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). My mother fielded many of the phone calls from other NBA teams executives, and watched the offers come in. 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. There, in the back of the driveway, Juan and his cousins would shoot at a plastic crate hung on a gate. 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. Similarly, Toscano-Anderson has always been a Warrior, since he was part of the organization's youth program in the third grade. A little-known story is that after winning the championship in 75, my father was a hot coaching commodity. I paint the city, man, Toscano-Anderson said. 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. Even though I know what the situation is, it doesnt matter, said former Warriors forward Clifford Ray. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. One day, my mother came home from a full day to find my father napping. 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). 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. 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. I knew who I was. The Hall of Fame honor comes 59 years after Alvin Austin Attles, Jr. was drafted in the fifth round by the Philadelphia Warriors out of North Carolina A&T. He will turn 83 in November. Ive always been a Warriors fan. (Karl Mondon/Staff Archives), Oakland, CA January 31, 1989 - Golden State Warriors head coach Al Attles in his office. His work has been honored by APSE, CNPA and the Professional Basketball Writers Association. "I feel like there's more that I need to do," Toscano-Anderson said. He thanked Attles again Thursday, noting, "She just changed my life." 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. One half of one percent of people looking to play professional basketball will even get the opportunity to try out.. Family photos from Juan Toscano-Andersons youth. Without him, she felt lost. 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. I thought he changed the game the other night in the second quarter with his emotion. He also didnt inundate us with a lot of technical things and paper work. 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. Before Letourneau joined The Chronicle, he covered the Oregon State Beavers for The Oregonian. But it won't last long. 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. Attles, one of Montclairs only African American teachers, felt an immediate kinship with Juan, who is half-Black, half-Mexican. 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. Golden State Warriors | Golden State Warriors | The Bay Area is catching a break from winter storms. He also paved the way for more racial equality within the NBA coaching profession. Attles coaching credentials went beyond on-court accomplishments. Hes been in and out of the hospital in the last few recent months, Ridder said. Dad got ejected, not Barry, and the Warriors completed the sweep. This happened once he transferred schools after having a knife pulled on him in second grade. He rushed from his interview and was soon nose -to-nose with the policeman. My dad paid the boy a visit. 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. Oakland is no stranger to people with mixed backgrounds. Through the rest of elementary and middle school, Juan split time between his grandpas home and those of his AAU coaches in Oakland, not moving to Castro Valley full-time until the summer before his freshman year of high school. One night in July 1992, Macarios youngest son, Juan, had an argument with someone in the neighborhood. But he gave up a six-figure salary and a luxury apartment in Monterrey for the chance to join more than two dozen players at a tryout for a training-camp spot with Golden States G League affiliate. Toscano-Anderson didn't receive interest from any NBA teams coming out of college. Al Attles was born on November 7, 1936 in Newark, NJ. 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.. Heck, he wears it on his chest and back every time he puts on his Golden State Warriors jersey. 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. That message is easier to tell someone than it is to actually have the words stick. Especially as he set out to start his career. Most Californians can put off filing taxes until Oct. 16 but should they? Golden State Warriors | Courtesy of Juan Toscano-Anderson's family. For those 20 or so minutes, he was like any other kid, giggling as he beat his classmates in footraces or pickup basketball games. 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. 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.. "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. He made things easy and simplified things, Ray said. I'm glad I did everything my way.". This is my fathers playful response when people ask how he feels about being inducted into the Hall of Fame. You can too for just 11 cents a day for 11 months + receive a free Warriors Championship book. Attles, barely 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds, came to be known as The Destroyer. Originally, we thought this piece was going to speak to his victories, his winning percentage, his accolades, and his achievements with the Warriors. I'm from Oakland.". 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 is a graduate of Weequahic High School in Newark, New Jersey and North Carolina A&T State University. 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. [5] He intended to return to Newark and coach at his local junior high school when he was drafted by the Warriors. Two of his most famous knockouts were against far bigger men: 6-9 Zelmo Beaty and 6-8 Bob Ferry. Attles coached the Warriors until 1983, compiling a 557518 regular-season record (588548 including playoffs) with six playoff appearances in 14 seasons. 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. 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,. 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. "Even with knowing that final part of the play, I would still make the same play 10 times out of 10," he said. Lamb chops.. Alvin Attles was born on November 7, 1936 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. Friends told her that he had blossomed into an all-state player at Castro Valley High School. Everybody always said that if Al ever got into boxing, Barry said, he probably wouldve been a world champion.. As a kid, Toscano-Anderson lived in five houses scattered across East Oakland. 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.". So when Mrs. Attles stepped in and brought him to the Warriors' youth camp, it unlocked a new level of competitiveness in Toscano-Anderson. I love it here. I ran and collected all the family photo albums and put them in my car. Yes, the wife of Warriors legend Al Attles. It changed my life, it was really exciting. Thurmond now serves as an Ambassador to the team and goes to 30 home games a season, with his wife Marci. He is one of the last living members of the franchise who dates to their time in Philadelphia. "I always wanted to walk onto that court donning an NBA jersey," Toscano-Anderson said. He remembers me.. 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. I started playing basketball in third grade. Aug 15, 2022. During the All-Star break, Toscano-Anderson held a basketball camp at an elementary school in Monterrey, Mexico. "I'm super excited, obviously for myself to be on the team and continue to play basketball, but this is a life-changing contract. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. But what he brings to this team extends far beyond what the stat sheet shows. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. She named him Juan. Marvin Gaye! It has been his entire life, as he grew up on 95th Avenue in East Oakland. Follow Bay Area News Group Warriors beat writer Mark Medina on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Patricia wascalled into a parent-teacher conference with Toscano-Anderson's teacher, WillheminaAttles. "I'm sure there were some more opportunities out there for me, but this is home for me. But even with his guaranteed contract, he knows it doesn't mean he can slack off. He poured his heart, body and soul into it., WARRIORS HQ PODCAST: Be sure to visit our podcast page at mercurynews.com. Connor Letourneau is a sports enterprise reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle. 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. You can waste them both.. I am excited to be in Springfield. But at a certain point, the competition on the playground wasn't enough for him. But my dads priorities even in a potentially life-changing situation, left a deep impression on me. I remember walking to in the house one day to find Marvin Gaye sitting in our living room. (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. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. He loved it. 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. Over the next three years, he established himself as the countrys best player. An armed policeman spotted us running around and forcefully grabbed hold of me. "It's God-sent for sure. 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. Juan Toscano-Anderson loves letting people know where hes from, down to the block. My dad agreed and the next day, he promptly burned a can of franks-and-beans for dinner. A life-changing signature," Toscano-Anderson said in a Zoom press conference Thursday evening. Attles and his wife, Wilhelmina, reside in Oakland and have two adult children, Alvin III and Erica. All she wanted was to keep him smiling. 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