Wednesday morning, the heartbreaking news It has been announced that Al Attles has died at the age of 87.
Attles was a Hall of Famer who spent his entire career with the Warriors organization.
He was with the team when they moved from Philadelphia to San Francisco.
Via the Golden State Warriors: “The Golden State Warriors mourn the loss of franchise legend Alvin Attles, who passed away yesterday at the age of 87.
Alvin leaves behind a profound legacy in the world of basketball and the San Francisco Bay Area community, but most importantly as a family man and humanitarian. We mourn his loss alongside his wife, Wilhelmina, his son Alvin, and all who knew and loved him.
The Golden State Warriors are mourning the loss of franchise legend Alvin Attles, who passed away yesterday at the age of 87.
Alvin leaves behind a profound legacy in the world of basketball and the San Francisco Bay Area community, but most importantly as a family man and humanitarian. We mourn his passing… pic.twitter.com/4QJ6XeiMwF
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) August 21, 2024
Many people sent their well wishes on social media, and one of the people who posted a message was Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry.
Curry (via his Instagram story): “Very sad day for the entire Bay Area and all @warriors “Al Attles was a pioneer of professionalism, courage, competitiveness and forged his own path every step of the way. His DNA is everywhere in this organization. Forever in our hearts and on the rafters #16.”
“Forever in our hearts and in our rafters.”
– Stephen Curry pic.twitter.com/jgR2rSh9mB
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) August 21, 2024
Attles recorded career averages of 8.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game while shooting 45.1 percent from the field in 711 games.
He also appeared in 62 NBA playoff games.
By the Basketball HOF:“The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has lost one of the oldest and most accomplished individuals in the game of basketball. Alvin “Al” Attles spent seven decades in the game of basketball as a player, coach, general manager, vice president and consultant. He led the Golden State Warriors to the 1975 NBA Championship as head coach after playing 11 seasons for the franchise. His life’s work will forever be remembered in the Basketball Hall of Fame.”
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has lost one of the oldest and most accomplished individuals in the sport. Alvin “Al” Attles spent seven decades in basketball as a player, coach, general manager, vice president and consultant. He led the Golden State Warriors to the 1975 NBA title… pic.twitter.com/Nqfyunybz2
— Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) August 21, 2024
