THE Golden State Warriors are one of the NBA’s most enduring and successful franchises, led by pioneering superstars ranging from Rick Barry to Wilt Chamberlain and Stephen Curry.
On Wednesday, it was revealed that former Warriors player, former general manager and franchise legend Al Attles died at the age of 87, surrounded by family and friends, at his home in the San Francisco Bay Area. Attles was 87 and the cause of death has not been released. The news prompted Warriors coach Steve Kerr Kerr responded in a video, calling Attles’ passing “sad news.” Kerr called Attles “Mr. Warrior” and a “figurehead of the organization” for many years, noting his “unprecedented” six decades as a Warriors official and friend.
Kerr’s tribute came as Stephen Curry sparked mass hysteria with an Instagram profile change. Meanwhile, Draymond Green shared a story that is not safe for work about former Golden State great DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins.
Attles’ contributions to the Warriors are undeniable. Today, many fans have the opportunity to get acquainted with the Golden State legend after his passing.
Al Attles’ Legendary Career with the Warriors
Attles was a 6-foot-1, 175-pound point guard nicknamed “Destroyer” and “The Jersey Jet.” A native of Newark, New Jersey, he played his first two seasons in Philadelphia with the Philadelphia Warriors before finishing the 2010–11 season. the last nine seasons of his career with the San Francisco Warriors, who later became the Golden State Warriors.
Attles recorded career-highs of 11.2 and 11.3 points in two separate seasons and scored at least ten points in four NBA seasons. He had a career-high six assists per game in 1968–69 with San Francisco and later served as the team’s coach.
Fans react to Kerr tribute
The Warriors’ loss became a topic of discussion on X under Kerr’s video as fans reacted to Attles’ passing. They shared emojis of doves and praying hands, among others, as they commemorated the passing of a franchise icon.
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“He was an honor to the entire Warriors family, RIP,” added another fan.
Another fan’s comments brought back memories of Draymond Green and other great Golden State defenders.
“As a player he was tough as nails. A great defender,” another reader said.
“Thank you Coach Kerr,” another player added while former NBA player Rex Chapman shared a broken heart emoji regarding Attles’ death.
