Those trophies and basketballs dont mean anything. "Like, wow, I get to beat all of these kids? 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. Teacher and student lost touch, however, when he moved on to Montera Middle School. (By Howard Erker / Oakland Tribune), Oakland, CA February 8, 1981 - Golden State Warriors basketball coach Al Attles. He poured his heart, body and soul into it., WARRIORS HQ PODCAST: Be sure to visit our podcast page at mercurynews.com. My fathers nickname was The Destroyer, because of his willingness to finish a fight. 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. Heres why California has seen so much active weather. I remember walking to in the house one day to find Marvin Gaye sitting in our living room. 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. The Bay Area will catch a break from winter storms for a couple days, but it wont last very long. Credit: That yellow, single-story house with a lime tree in the front yard has long been a family haven. There, in the back of the driveway, Juan and his cousins would shoot at a plastic crate hung on a gate. pizza favorite shuts down after 13 years, plus more closings, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). Attles's team tried to repeat the following season, but they lost to the Phoenix Suns in the Conference Finals in seven games. Al Attles is best known as a Basketball Player. After 3 hours of labor, Patricia gave birth to a 9-pound, 12-ounce baby. Juan Toscano-Anderson with his family as he graduates from Castro Valley High School. 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. I had this feeling that something bad was going to happen.. The court was renamed as Al Attles Court. Hes here, and hes making his presence felt.. My dad asked how he could help, and my mom suggested he help by giving her a break and cooking every now and then. 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. A Warriors Outsiders segment was detailing Toscano-Andersons rise with Golden State. 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. A mechanical engineer, he raised four kids as a single father and tried to shield them from the gang violence overtaking the surrounding streets. JTA incredibly surprises camper with free trip to Cancun camp. As a teacher, you spend so much time around these kids that you know what they need at various times, said Attles, who watches every Warriors game to cheer for Toscano-Anderson. Al Attles was such a player, an enforcer. Next, going from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract. He played college basketball at North Carolina A&T, and was selected 39th overall in the 1960 NBA draft. Golden State Warriors | He was one of the first African-American head coaches in the NBA. Just being from Oakland, I feel like its embedded in me, he said in his Warriors Player Profile. Golden State Warriors | My father is as humble as they come. He was previously the Warriors beat reporter (2016-2021) and the Cal beat reporter (2015-16). My dad never looked for trouble, but he would fight for his family. 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. 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. 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. But does that mean he was a Warriors fan growing up? Toscano-Anderson grew up attending Warriors' games at Oracle Arena. 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. 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. "I feel like there's more that I need to do," Toscano-Anderson said. During the 198384 NBA season, Attles worked as the Warriors' general manager. I ran and collected all the family photo albums and put them in my car. During the All-Star break, Toscano-Anderson held a basketball camp at an elementary school in Monterrey, Mexico. They have two children. He was born in Newark, New Jersey. That message is easier to tell someone than it is to actually have the words stick. In 29 games, Juan Toscano-Anderson has averaged 5.0 points on 52.8% shooting, 4.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists for the Warriors. None of the coaches, none of my teammates they really made me feel a part of this. It also unlocked his passion for basketball. "I knew that I was Mexican. "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. One night in July 1992, Macarios youngest son, Juan, had an argument with someone in the neighborhood. Toscano-Anderson still plays with that same mindset in the NBA. "Even with knowing that final part of the play, I would still make the same play 10 times out of 10," he said. 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. My mom explained that her day was exhausting, and she was tired. You can also get notified of new episodes on iTunes, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher and SoundCloud. On his right shoulder, One in a Million is written in black ink. 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. 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. Point guard who starred for the Philadelphia/Golden State Warriors from 1960-1971, and coached the team from 1970-1983. "I was enjoying basketball, and that's what I do this for, to just enjoy the game," Toscano-Anderson said. "I still did it all my way," Toscano-Anderson said. could be eligible for a share of $104 million. Alvin Attles was born on November 7, 1936 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. Although celebrities such as Wilt Chamberlain, Jesse Jackson, and Bill Cosby were friends of his, he never took on celebrity airs. 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. And most famously, so did Mike Riordan of the Washington Bullets. She also helped him get on the Oakland Rebels' AAU basketball team. "But, with all that being said, I feel like I have done myself a disservice by trying to make people happy. Workers in S.F. He walks a little crookedly, and he struggles with his memory sometimes. Everything I envisioned as a young kid, when I met Ms. Attles and I had cornrows and I used to wear a Larry Hughes jersey to school, Im doing all of that right now. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Hall of Famer Al Attles returned to Oracle Arena at long last. 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. 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. Email: cletourneau@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @Con_Chron, How Juan Toscano-Anderson escaped monsters of his youth to become Oaklands Warrior, How Juan Toscano-Anderson gave himself a shot at a long-term future with Warriors, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson attend Oakland protest led by Juan Toscano-Anderson, How Curry's 3-point shooting changed the game. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group), Golden State Warriors legend Al Attles, center, tosses the basket ball between Jenny Fang, left, and her cousin Ella Fang to start a game as part of the refurbished baskteball court ceremony at Lincoln Square Park in Oakland in 2006. I always knew hed be a statistic, Patricia said. But on the blacktop at recess, Toscano-Anderson forgot all about the outside world. Hes had a fighting spirit since the moment he came into the world, Patricia said. Patricia Toscano, mother of Golden State Warriors forward Juan Toscano-Anderson, stands outside his childhood home in Oakland. 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 He is an actor, known for Inside Moves (1980), The Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame. Collect, curate and comment on your files. 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. Our house didnt burn; we were among the fortunate. 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. It wasn't until he was a bit older that he made a concerted effort to get more in touch with his Hispanic roots. A native of Oakland, Toscano-Anderson is uniquely tied to the Golden State Warriors. We couldnt share this moment in person with my father, because the game was played in Washington, D.C, and in 1975, teams did not fly families and friends to road games. Several teams came looking to throw big money at him, hoping they would lure him away with more than Mr. Meuli could offer. 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. Im just ecstatic that hes one of the positive ones. It's never an easy critique to hear. Not a bad story for someone who Dana says is such a great dude.. IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasn't followed: What should you do? This happened once he transferred schools after having a knife pulled on him in second grade. "I'll take care of it. Without him, she felt lost. For the next year, Patricia and her two youngest kids ping-ponged between relatives houses and budget motels, unsure where theyd sleep most nights. "Hes done everything weve asked and more," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. The Bay Area is catching a break from winter storms. Stephen Curry has not only led a Warriors resurgence since entering the league, he has changed the game with his long-distance shooting. You hardly feel out of place. Coach Steve Kerr rocked a retro-style suit in Attles' honor, sighing and saying after the game, "Polyester, 100 percent polyester. Oakland is home to Juan Toscano-Anderson. Attles, one of Montclairs only African American teachers, felt an immediate kinship with Juan, who is half-Black, half-Mexican. "He's been in and out of the hospital in the last few recent months," Ridder said. An armed policeman spotted us running around and forcefully grabbed hold of me. Heck, he wears it on his chest and back every time he puts on his Golden State Warriors jersey. "I'm in tune with both of my heritages, and I love that about myself. He impressed enough that he remained with the team up through the Dubs preseason games, being amongst the first players to grace the courts at Chase Center. "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. But he committed himself, learned and he became great. I am versatile. . "I need to raise the bar. She noticed that he seemed to be happiest when he was playing basketball in the schoolyard. All my life, my family and I have seen a Hall of Fame man. 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. Tahoe snow: Massive blizzard wreaks havoc on the Sierra, burying Another winter storm? Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. 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. 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. 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. When he is not watching the game, Attles is catching up with a former Warriors teammate or fan. Friends told her that he had blossomed into an all-state player at Castro Valley High School. 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. 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. It has been his entire life, as he grew up on 95th Avenue in East Oakland. Its nice they are recognizing someone who has been committed to the game of basketball.. And where else would he find out if he could play against the best than back home in the Bay Area? 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. What are the similarities between money and potential? Dont EVER touch my son. His drive to get better also is intact. 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. It was quite the homecoming. What Attles didnt know then was that Toscano-Anderson was homeless. It's also in Mexico. For the rest of the school year, she made herself available to Juan anytime he needed her. But it never changed Al Attles. His wife, Wilhelmina, son, and Hall of Famer Rick Barry represented him during an on-court tribute after the first quarter. (By Howard Erker / Oakland Tribune), Former Golden State Warriors player and coach Alvin Attles and his wife Wilhelmina wave to fans along Broadway during the team's NBA championship victory parade in downtown Oakland, Calif., on Friday, June 19, 2015. The time he saw a homeless man beat another homeless man with an aluminum bat on 95th Avenue. The team that selected him was the then Philadelphia Warriors. As the years passed, Attles often wondered what had become of the meek boy with the cornrows and the Larry Hughes jersey. I still remember that camp like it was last week Warriors Camp meant a lot. 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. Toscano-Andersons play at Santa Cruz was so strong in the 2018-19 season, the Warriors wanted to see more. And Toscano-Anderson has a similar tenacity, grit and hustle. Dad got ejected, not Barry, and the Warriors completed the sweep. But hey, hes here and Im here. Toscano-Andersons No. The team would make the playoffs only once more for the remainder of his tenure as coach. He had planned to attend the party. He needed an outlet.. She just changed my life, Toscano-Anderson shared. [5] He intended to return to Newark and coach at his local junior high school when he was drafted by the Warriors. 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. When he was 7, his mom saved enough money to relocate to Castro Valley, a suburb free of many of her old neighborhoods hardships. A little-known story is that after winning the championship in 75, my father was a hot coaching commodity. Attles worked with the PTA to raise money to replace all the stolen gifts. Now, at 27, he is drawing comparisons to All-Star teammate Draymond Green for his court vision and energy. 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. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. 95 -- to represent 95th Avenue in East Oakland. Alvin Attles, Actor: Inside Moves. He's ready to pay it back to his mother -- the woman who gave him everything -- and pay it forward to his siblings. They swept them. This happened once he transferred schools after having a knife pulled on him in second grade. But even with his guaranteed contract, he knows it doesn't mean he can slack off. police arrest 2 teens suspected in brutal attack near Dolores Park, a hero of sorts to Mexicans and Mexican Americans. In other words, Toscano-Anderson made his NBA debut for a team that has been a continual thread throughout his life. There was a sadness in his eyes. 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 . But I never really indulged in the culture, per se. Kerr wore a 1970s style suit similar to what Attles wore on the sideline. Toscano-Anderson didn't receive interest from any NBA teams coming out of college. It got even harder when their home burned down when Juan was in third grade. I look forward to meeting so many idols from my youth. It changed my life, it was really exciting. He listened to rap music and spent most of his time in "the hood.". There were times people told Toscano-Anderson he made the wrong decision by going to the G League. Everybody makes a mistake. A few lucky ones would be invited to training camp with a chance to join the roster. But I know once we return home,hell just put the ring and blazer somewhere in the back of his closet. 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. It never happened because The Destroyer rushed to Barrys defense, leisure suit and all. The Warriors were longshots to beat the Washington Bullets. I think it's the best of both worlds.". Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Denver just got a direct flight to this Caribbean island known for music history and vegetarian cooking, NYC Mayor Adams dismisses need to separate church and state, declares himself a servant of God, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Attles, 36, whose father starred for the Golden State Warriors and is now an executive with the team, is getting ready to release his first feature film.. A film set in Oakland. "And I always tried to embed that in them in it, and let them know that it didn't make them any less.". Download and follow the Dubs Talk Podcast, El Viaje: JTA details his journey in proudly embracing Mexican roots. 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. Patricia was a single mother of four. Aug 15, 2022. So needless to say, basketball and the Bay Area are big parts of his life. Originally, we thought this piece was going to speak to his victories, his winning percentage, his accolades, and his achievements with the Warriors. "I love Al Attles (then the head coach). Golden State Warriors | At the end of the day, I accept that I am in a different category of my own. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? * * *. "He just brings that energy and juice to every moment that he comes into the game. Golden State Warriors | Attles, 82, has had four surgeries in the past. Instead, Attles became a world champion as an NBA coach. Hes been with the Warriors forever. I get to enjoy everything I get to do with my family. Sign me up! Because of those varying roles, Attles will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor on Sept. 6. 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