The racket she caused made my father get up to ask her what was wrong. 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. Connor Letourneau is a sports enterprise reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle. And where else would he find out if he could play against the best than back home in the Bay Area? . Obviously a smart, smart player. But even with his guaranteed contract, he knows it doesn't mean he can slack off. But my dads priorities even in a potentially life-changing situation, left a deep impression on me. could be eligible for a share of $104 million. "It was like something to feed off of," the Warriors forwardsaid. An armed policeman spotted us running around and forcefully grabbed hold of me. 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. "That's what makes me go.". "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. You know, just really taking on the competitive challenge that was needed.". But all it took was a little encouragement from the wife of a Warriors Hall of Famer to turn him onto the sport. 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. 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. I started playing basketball in third grade. Al Attles, NBA player. "Juan didn't know either. He joined the Oakland Rebels AAU team (now known as Team Lillard), and played for Castro Valley High School. I just want to contribute to my teams success, he said. Tough. And Toscano-Anderson used that as constant motivation to be at his best. At one point, the doctor thought they might not be able to save either one of us. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. 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. This happened once he transferred schools after having a knife pulled on him in second grade. He tries to impact the game the same way Green does -- by doing a bit of everything. 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. 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. 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. Juan Toscano-Anderson with his family as he graduates from Castro Valley High School. I'm glad I did everything my way.". My father was being interviewed some 20 feet away and saw the guard grab me. (Staff Archives), Oakland, CA Circa 1980 - Al Attles on the sidelines of a Golden State Warriors Basktball game. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. ", Earlier in his life, it was easier for Toscano-Anderson to identity as Black because of his surroundings. Oakland is home to Juan Toscano-Anderson. "I always wanted to walk onto that court donning an NBA jersey," Toscano-Anderson said. Although celebrities such as Wilt Chamberlain, Jesse Jackson, and Bill Cosby were friends of his, he never took on celebrity airs. Wilhelmina, the wife of Golden State legend Al Attles, could sense that something troubled her new student. He was there when Chamberlain scored 100 points in 1962. Is Californias drought finally over? So, the Warriors themselves, for what they are, they've given me dreams. Before returning to his luxury apartment near Chase Center in San Francisco, Toscano-Anderson feasts at his favorite Mexican restaurant, Mariscos La Costa on International Boulevard. "We were houseless, we lived in a car, and from here and there to different places," Patricia said. Mrs. Attles told her not to worry about it. My dad never looked for trouble, but he would fight for his family. 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 was 20 years ago when teacher Wilhelmina Attles, wife of former Warriors star player and coach Al Attles, encouraged Toscano-Anderson to play basketball. 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. Last season, the Warriors hosted Al Attles night during a regular-season game by playing a tribute video and handing out Attles, 82, has had four surgeries in the past. 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. Click here if you are unable to view this gallery on a mobile device. The 28-year-old has become a keyrotation player for the Warriors, averaging 8.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.2 steals over the last 13 games, while shooting 63 percent from the field and 40.6 percent from deep in 29 minutes per game. (D. Ross Cameron/Staff Archives), Oakland, CA January 31, 1989 - Golden State Warriors manager Al Attles. Alvin Attles III is a writer, a filmmaker and the son of basketball Hall of Famer Al Attles. Keen members of Dub Nation likely saw a lot of Toscano-Anderson while they watched this past NBA Summer League as he played on both of the Dubs summer squads in the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League. His 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. The time he saw a homeless man beat another homeless man with an aluminum bat on 95th Avenue. Once he slipped up. It got even harder when their home burned down when Juan was in third grade. After police officers broke up the dispute and left the scene, the man returned. That got pretty boring after doing every day at recess. But it didn't matter to Toscano-Anderson. They have two children. 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. My mother fielded many of the phone calls from other NBA teams executives, and watched the offers come in. 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. He made about $2,000 a month with Santa Cruz. He walks a little crookedly, and he struggles with his memory sometimes. Point guard who starred for the Philadelphia/Golden State Warriors from 1960-1971, and coached the team from 1970-1983. (Ray Chavez/Staff Archives). "I love Al Attles (then the head coach). "It's God-sent for sure. Alvin Attles was born on November 7, 1936 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. He rushed from his interview and was soon nose -to-nose with the policeman. She named him Juan. Kerrs game plan, the Warriors energy, lifted the Dubs to a much-needed win Tahoe snow: Massive blizzard wreaks havoc on the Sierra, burying Another winter storm? "I'm sure there were some more opportunities out there for me, but this is home for me. 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. Al Attles is a Warriors icon, but his wife, Wilhelmina, has been his rock for more than half a century. One would think, such brushes with greatness might change a person. Several teams came looking to throw big money at him, hoping they would lure him away with more than Mr. Meuli could offer. 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. Every time he walked into that building, he got a taste of what he wanted his future to be. In Game 4 of the 1975 Finals, Riordan walked up to Rick Barry and shoved the Warriors star. Oakland is no stranger to people with mixed backgrounds. But I know once we return home,hell just put the ring and blazer somewhere in the back of his closet. The team that selected him was the then Philadelphia Warriors. I'm super proud of that.". He's ready to pay it back to his mother -- the woman who gave him everything -- and pay it forward to his siblings. My dad paid the boy a visit. One half of one percent of people looking to play professional basketball will even get the opportunity to try 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. 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. Stephen Curry has not only led a Warriors resurgence since entering the league, he has changed the game with his long-distance shooting. Sign up for a free trial of Mark Medinas Warriors text messaging service* * *, I would go over and sit with him. "I never imagined it being a Warrior jersey. Whenever issues arose in the neighborhood, it was Juan who defended her. 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. 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. Heres when rain, snow will return. As did the policeman. Im all about winning. 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. One night in July 1992, Macarios youngest son, Juan, had an argument with someone in the neighborhood. But does that mean he was a Warriors fan growing up? 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. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. But there were complications. Shenoticed that heseemed to be happiest when he was playing basketball in the schoolyard. Two of his most famous knockouts were against far bigger men: 6-9 Zelmo Beaty and 6-8 Bob Ferry. Yes, the wife of Warriors legend Al Attles. Dont EVER touch my son. When Al put that uniform on, he gave you everything he had, Barry said. Her younger brother, a nephew and two of her cousins were all shot and killed in East Oakland. She noticed that he seemed to be happiest when he was playing basketball in the schoolyard. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? Attles and his wife, Wilhelmina, reside in Oakland and have two adult children, Alvin III and Erica. 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. 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. Most Californians can put off filing taxes until Oct. 16 but should they? Alvin Attles, Actor: Inside Moves. Golden State Warriors | IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasn't followed: What should you do? At first, it was about making the Santa Cruz Warriors during a tryout. "I can get in where I fit in in the hood, and I can go to a quinceaeraand speak Spanish. I just, I was living in urban culture. Heres why California has seen so much active weather. Outside of his family, most of the people he interacted with were Black. We knew what we were doing.. Ive always been a Warriors fan. Really? He was just 19. On the occasion of his fathers induction into, 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, On the occasion of his fathers induction into the basketball Hall of Fame, a son pays tribute, 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. He thanked Attles again Thursday, noting, "She just changed my life." There was a sadness in his eyes. But eventually, they did. Juan went home and declared to his family he was giving up soccer. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. They've given me an idea of where I wanted to be in my life and what I wanted to do.". [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. Playing in Santa Cruz was really cool also being back home, that was really cool, said Toscano-Anderson. 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. I thought he changed the game the other night in the second quarter with his emotion. In the fall of his senior year at Castro Valley, he committed to Marquette. I think it's the best of both worlds.". 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. The former Warriors general manager, coach and player hadn't been around much at all this season because of health issues. 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. Alvin Attles' wife she was my third grade teacher and I was playing soccer prior to that put me into a Warriors Camp. I just didnt want him to go to the party. Santa Cruz play-by-play announcer Kevin Dana noticed what he brought to the team early-on. "I feel like this situation is just destined," he said. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. "I knew that I was Mexican. "I'm in tune with both of my heritages, and I love that about myself. Attles moved with the team to the Bay Area at the end of the 1962 season, playing until 1971. Leave all that. Rather than voice her displeasure about her day in comparison to his relatively short day, she instead took her frustration out on the pots and pans in the kitchen. You hardly feel out of place. 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. Patricia, still grieving the death of her younger brother, sank into a deep depression. His drive to get better also is intact. I don't know if it was my pride or selfishness, but I have no regrets.". Even then, he knew that suburbia didnt suit him. Riordan was looking to give his team a spark, or worse yet trying to get Barry thrown out of the game for retaliating. Attles was never a star in the league, yet he was an . And actually, that's what I'm about to go do. She thanked Attles for all shed done for Juan in third grade and told her that he was about to graduate from Marquette with a bachelors degree in criminology. 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. 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. Juan Toscano-Anderson disputes fouling Jimmy Butler during a February game against the Heat at Chase Center. This happened once he transferred schools after having a knife pulled on him in second grade. Mrs. Attles, as Toscano-Anderson called her, encouraged the young boy to join the Warriors' youth basketball program, and also helped him get on the Oakland Rebels AAU basketball team. 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. Even when he was not at his healthiest, Attles still attended Warriors home games in recent seasons. You can waste them both.. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. 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. So when Mrs. Attles stepped in and brought him to the Warriors' youth camp, it unlocked a new level of competitiveness in Toscano-Anderson. 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. As a player, coach and ambassador, however, Attles impressed the Warriors more with his substance over flash. Youre running into all these different monsters, only theyre things like gangs and drive-by shootings.. One day, my mother came home from a full day to find my father napping. Then, it also appears inevitable they will honor Attles. As a kid, Toscano-Anderson lived in five houses scattered across East Oakland. 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. He played college basketball at North Carolina A&T, and was selected 39th overall in the . 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. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? Similarly, Toscano-Anderson has always been a Warrior, since he was part of the organization's youth program in the third grade. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Because of those various roles, Attles is one of six Warriors players to have their jersey retired. JTA incredibly surprises camper with free trip to Cancun camp. Heck, he wears it on his chest and back every time he puts on his Golden State Warriors jersey. Like, let's do it, as opposed to just beating up on the kids at school and in my class all the time. I get to enjoy everything I get to do with my family. (By Dino Vournas/Straff Archives), Oakland, CA January 23, 1980 - Golden State Warriors basketball coach Al Attles rejoices. 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. "I feel like there's more that I need to do," Toscano-Anderson said. He thanked Attles again Thursday . Although the American team was full of G League players, Mexico came out on top. That showed me like, oh, I got a long way to go to get better.". Tuesday, February 12, 2013. . A month after Juan enrolled at Montclair, Attles learned from a member of the parent-teacher association that Juan had been staying at a family members house over the holidays when an intruder shot and killed one of Juans relatives, then stole the Christmas presents from under the tree. Hes had a fighting spirit since the moment he came into the world, Patricia said. The family has always felt that my fathers basketball contributions have been Hall Of Fame worthy. Alvin Attles wife she was my third grade teacher and I was playing soccer prior to that put me into a Warriors Camp. He was one of the first African-American head coaches in the NBA. 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. Some players play hungry; Juan plays like a guy whos starving, Warriors guard Mychal Mulder said. 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. I tried to provide a shoulder, just extra love and attention.. "Enjoy this journey that basketball and life have taken me on. What Attles didnt know then was that Toscano-Anderson was homeless. Im just ecstatic that hes one of the positive ones. My dad asked how he could help, and my mom suggested he help by giving her a break and cooking every now and then. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. 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. She also helped him get on the Oakland Rebels AAU basketball team. It also unlocked his passion for basketball. Over the next three years, he established himself as the countrys best player. Bay Area gets a break from winter storm. Al Attles is best known as a Basketball Player. Point guard who starred for the Philadelphia/Golden State Warriors from 1960-1971, and coached the team from 1970-1983. Attles coaching credentials went beyond on-court accomplishments. In addition to sending Juan to the Warriors youth basketball camp, Attles connected him with the Oakland Rebels, a youth AAU program. Leave it to Toscano-Anderson to make his connection to the Bay Area known through his song of choice: Thizzle Dance by the late East Bay rapper Mac Dre. He is married to Willhemina Rice. You can too for just 11 cents a day for 11 months + receive a free Warriors Championship book. 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. Everybody makes a mistake. At that time, the only NBA player he knew about was Allen Iverson.". Alvin Austin Attles Jr. (Destroyer. During the 198384 NBA season, Attles worked as the Warriors' general manager. As Toscano-Anderson said, money has never been the driving factor for him. 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." After 3 hours of labor, Patricia gave birth to a 9-pound, 12-ounce baby. He also paved the way for more racial equality within the NBA coaching profession. Juan Toscano-Anderson loves letting people know where hes from, down to the block. 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. At a time when you're trying to form your identity, this kind of commentary makes it nearly impossible. "Even with knowing that final part of the play, I would still make the same play 10 times out of 10," he said. Even though I know what the situation is, it doesnt matter, said former Warriors forward Clifford Ray. 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. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? Encouraged by her reaction, my father soon became the primary cook in our family. (By Howard Erker / Oakland Tribune), Oakland, CA February 8, 1981 - Golden State Warriors basketball coach Al Attles. 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 . Alvin, wake up! She also helped him get on the Oakland Rebels' AAU basketball team. Warriors come alive in third quarter to beat Portland In 1991, Oakland suffered a devastating Hills fire. 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. To her surprise, she was having a boy. 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. 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