Juan Toscano-Andersons uncle Macario Toscano Jr. (center left) takes a photo with family members outside Toscano-Andersons childhood home in 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. I hit all my spots.. Because of those various roles, Attles is one of six Warriors players to have their jersey retired. It was not only a momentous occasion in his basketball career, but a culmination of events that are almost hard to believe. Connor Letourneau is a sports enterprise reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle. Golden State Warriors | Ever! They have two children. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. "My relationship with my Mexican heritage was, it was different," Toscano-Anderson recently told me. Tough. 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. "I'll take care of it. But he was one. Youre running into all these different monsters, only theyre things like gangs and drive-by shootings.. 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, the Warriors themselves, for what they are, they've given me dreams. "I can get in where I fit in in the hood, and I can go to a quinceaeraand speak Spanish. 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. Juan Toscano-Anderson disputes fouling Jimmy Butler during a February game against the Heat at Chase Center. ", 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. Just make sure he gets there," Patricia recalls Mrs. Attles saying. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? This happened once he transferred schools after having a knife pulled on him in second grade. "Like, wow, I get to beat all of these kids? Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. After 3 hours of labor, Patricia gave birth to a 9-pound, 12-ounce baby. Friends told her that he had blossomed into an all-state player at Castro Valley High School. His top choice was Cal in nearby Berkeley, but his mother, desperate for him to get as far away from East Oaklands streets as possible, persuaded him to pick the Wisconsin school. Alvin Attles III is a writer, a filmmaker and the son of basketball Hall of Famer Al Attles. I dont care if he doesnt remember everything. He was born in Newark, New Jersey. But eventually, they did. Now, just knowing that hecan provide for his family and stay close to them is just the icing on the cake to signing his contract. Almost every off day the Warriors get, Toscano-Anderson guides his Honda east on Interstate 580, toward the streets where he learned the power of perseverance. Workers in S.F. Encouraged by her reaction, my father soon became the primary cook in our family. Mrs. Attles told her not to worry about it. He thanked Attles again Thursday . His drive to get better also is intact. A Warriors Outsiders segment was detailing Toscano-Andersons rise with Golden State. Although I never quite understood the one-half-of-one-percent phrase, at five years old I understood that my father was a practical man. 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 thanked Attles again Thursday, noting, "She just changed my life." He was there when Chamberlain scored 100 points in 1962. 95 -- to represent 95th Avenue in East Oakland. I greatly anticipate my father becoming immortalized. The court was renamed as Al Attles Court. 16, Barry (24), Wilt Chamberlain (13), Tom Meschery (14), Chris Mullin (17) and Nate Thurmond (42) hang in the rafters. He honed his skills at Oakland rec centers and the Boys & Girls Club. 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. I tried to provide a shoulder, just extra love and attention.. Patricia was a single mother of four. I know I am Mexican. "I still did it all my way," Toscano-Anderson said. Several teams came looking to throw big money at him, hoping they would lure him away with more than Mr. Meuli could offer. A few lucky ones would be invited to training camp with a chance to join the roster. 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. (Ray Chavez/Staff Archives). Playing in Santa Cruz was really cool also being back home, that was really cool, said Toscano-Anderson. Fell in love with it, said Toscano-Anderson. Toscano-Andersons play at Santa Cruz was so strong in the 2018-19 season, the Warriors wanted to see more. Point guard who starred for the Philadelphia/Golden State Warriors from 1960-1971, and coached the team from 1970-1983. 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 During the 198384 NBA season, Attles worked as the Warriors' general manager. The former Warriors general manager, coach and player hadn't been around much at all this season because of health issues. He had planned to attend the party. 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. Tahoe snow: Massive blizzard wreaks havoc on the Sierra, burying Another winter storm? I am done trying to show people that I am Black and I am Mexican. 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 mother, Wilhelmina, worked full time as a schoolteacher (almost forty years). 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. On his right shoulder, One in a Million is written in black ink. I knew who I was. Her younger brother, a nephew and two of her cousins were all shot and killed in East Oakland. Hes been in and out of the hospital in the last few recent months, Ridder said. My dad paid the boy a visit. He shot and killed Juan on 92nd Avenue. (Staff Archives), Oakland, CA January 23, 1980 - Golden State Warriors basketball coach Al Attles on the sidelines. When his mom moved back to Castro Valley when he was in fifth grade, he refused to leave East Oakland. 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. As Toscano-Anderson said, he didn't ever believe he'd play for the same team he grew up cheering on. His competitiveness always is on full display -- perfectly depicted in the play against the Boston Celtics that resulted in him needing 27 stitches in his head. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. bobbleheads of his likeness. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? Family photos from Juan Toscano-Andersons youth. Warriors come alive in third quarter to beat Portland At that time, I could see that Juan loved sports. Barry, however, is less reticent, which is much of the reason he is an. 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. I am versatile. Shenoticed that heseemed to be happiest when he was playing basketball in the schoolyard. 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. Alvin Attles, Actor: Inside Moves. He listened to rap music and spent most of his time in "the hood.". The Warriors were longshots to beat the Washington Bullets. 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 . Patricia Toscano, mother of Golden State Warriors forward Juan Toscano-Anderson, stands outside his childhood home in Oakland. (By Dino Vournas/Straff Archives), Oakland, CA January 23, 1980 - Golden State Warriors basketball coach Al Attles rejoices. Despite the violence, Toscano-Anderson came to appreciate East Oaklands blue-collar ethos at an early age. A life-changing signature," Toscano-Anderson said in a Zoom press conference Thursday evening. Heck, he wears it on his chest and back every time he puts on his Golden State Warriors jersey. Credit: But I know once we return home,hell just put the ring and blazer somewhere in the back of his closet. "But he's. And so that was kind of humbling. 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. Jeff Mullins and . It wasn't until he was a bit older that he made a concerted effort to get more in touch with his Hispanic roots. 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. He is married to Willhemina Rice. 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. Especially as he set out to start his career. 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. Heres the impact of the latest 2022 tax returns: IRS further extends filing deadline for most Californians. But on the blacktop at recess, Toscano-Anderson forgot all about the outside world. Friday, the basketball Hall Of Fame will confirm what weve all known all along. Not a bad story for someone who Dana says is such a great dude.. 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. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Because there is nowhere better than home, playing for the home team. 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. And most famously, so did Mike Riordan of the Washington Bullets. It wouldn't matter if he was or wasn't a member of the team, he would always consider himself a Warrior. "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. Golden State Warriors | Golden State Warriors | We knew what we were doing.. 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 knew theyd knock him right out, Patricia said. It changed my life, it was really exciting. Download and follow the Dubs Talk Podcast, El Viaje: JTA details his journey in proudly embracing Mexican roots. Sign me up! She and Kansas City . I heard that message on more Saturday mornings than I can recall. 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. [4] He has a bachelor's degree in Physical Education and History along with a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. 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. It also unlocked his passion for basketball. His steaks were tender, his gumbo was excellent, and his breakfasts were legendary. Kerr wore a 1970s style suit similar to what Attles wore on the sideline. 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 joined the Oakland Rebels AAU team (now known as Team Lillard), and played for Castro Valley High School. I just, I was living in urban culture. I was just like, This is insane, Toscano-Anderson said. As did the policeman. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? 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. But hes home now and is getting a little bit stronger every day.. Attles's team tried to repeat the following season, but they lost to the Phoenix Suns in the Conference Finals in seven games. "Even with knowing that final part of the play, I would still make the same play 10 times out of 10," he said. Do you understand me? he barked at the trembling guard, who apologized and slunk away. Its a reflection of Toscano-Andersons upbringing in East Oakland, the most dangerous area of a city with 30 homicides already in 2021. In 2014, Attles was the recipient of the John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Awardan annual basketball award given by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to an individual who has contributed significantly to the sport of basketball, the award is the highest and the most prestigious honor presented by the Basketball Hall of Fame other than enshrinement. . They swept them. Heres why California has seen so much active weather. Draymond Green explains his issue with Black History Month: Why do we get the shortest month? 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. 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. 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 . (Staff Archives), Oakland, CA Circa 1980 - Al Attles on the sidelines of a Golden State Warriors Basktball game. I just love to compete," Toscano-Andersonsaid. Klay Thompson subscribes. A native of Oakland, Toscano-Anderson is uniquely tied to the Golden State Warriors. His wife, Wilhelmina, son, and Hall of Famer Rick Barry represented him during an on-court tribute after the first quarter. I cant wait to see his Hall of Fame ring and Hall of Fame blazer. But after he came home from practice earlier that day complaining of knee pain, Patricia had given him Tylenol with Codeine. 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). 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. Once I leave Chase Center, I can drive across that bridge and go straight home and celebrate all of this with my family. I don't want to say I didn't accept it. The boy bothering my aunt found that out the hard way. "We were houseless, we lived in a car, and from here and there to different places," Patricia said. Over the next three years, he established himself as the countrys best player. Al Attles was such a player, an enforcer. Even though I know what the situation is, it doesnt matter, said former Warriors forward Clifford Ray. Juan often was late to school -- not because of rebellion, but because his motherwas spread thin -- and during class, he wasn't fully present. In 1991, Oakland suffered a devastating Hills fire. His #16 is retired by the Warriors, and even in his 70s he attended every home Warriors game. The immense pride Toscano-Anderson has for his hometown is a common trait found in most Oaklanders, including myself. Keeping that connection to his roots in the East Bay are important to him, too, as Toscano-Anderson understands that his story can serve to benefit others. That's when fate intervened. So when Mrs. Attles stepped in and brought him to the Warriors' youth camp, it unlocked a new level of competitiveness in Toscano-Anderson. 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. 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. Oakland is no stranger to people with mixed backgrounds. But as a child, it's even harder. Almost all their belongings, including many of the kids childhood photos, were destroyed. "I'm sure there were some more opportunities out there for me, but this is home for me. What Attles didnt know then was that Toscano-Anderson was homeless. Its nice they are recognizing someone who has been committed to the game of basketball.. (Staff Archives), Al Attles, former Golden State Warriors player and head coach, seen during an interview in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011. You know, just really taking on the competitive challenge that was needed.". "Of course we had family, but you know, who wants to go to their family with their children? There were times people told Toscano-Anderson he made the wrong decision by going to the G League. Golden State Warriors | Im all about winning. (Oakland Tribune Photo), Former player, coach, player/coach and the last coach to last Warriors' coach to win a championship Al Attles has a word with the Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) following their victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. 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. Even his wife Wilhelmina is a tough competitor. "I feel like there's more that I need to do," Toscano-Anderson said. You hardly feel out of place. Yes, the wife of Warriors legend Al Attles. He played college basketball at North Carolina A&T, and was selected 39th overall in the 1960 NBA draft. But Ridder added, his family is going to play it by ear on whether he attends. At that time, the only NBA player he knew about was Allen Iverson.". Attles joined the then-Philadelphia Warriors in 1960. If anything, the real work starts now. The voice of the iconic Bill King rang out. But my father never seriously entertained any of those offers. 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. 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. My mom explained that her day was exhausting, and she was tired. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. I started playing basketball in third grade. Whenever issues arose in the neighborhood, it was Juan who defended her. The Bay Area is catching a break from winter storms. After a long, winding, and non-traditional route, Juan Toscano-Anderson played his first minutes on the NBA hardwood in regular season action. The racket she caused made my father get up to ask her what was wrong. My father is now 83 years old. Even now, 42 games into his NBA career, Toscano-Anderson still finds it hard to believe hes on the Warriors. The Bay Area will catch a break from winter storms for a couple days, but it wont last very long. Now, at 27, he is drawing comparisons to All-Star teammate Draymond Green for his court vision and energy. The family has always felt that my fathers basketball contributions have been Hall Of Fame worthy. 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,. Ive talked to the late Maurice Lucas, Lenny Wilkens, Oscar Robertson and countless other players from his era. As the years passed, Attles often wondered what had become of the meek boy with the cornrows and the Larry Hughes jersey. Thurmond now serves as an Ambassador to the team and goes to 30 home games a season, with his wife Marci. "Enjoy this journey that basketball and life have taken me on. Two of his most famous knockouts were against far bigger men: 6-9 Zelmo Beaty and 6-8 Bob Ferry. It was very structured. I am excited to be in Springfield. Attles was never a star in the league, yet he was an . Toscano-Anderson's mother, Patricia, tried her best to flip the narrative for Juan and his siblings. "But, with all that being said, I feel like I have done myself a disservice by trying to make people happy. police arrest 2 teens suspected in brutal attack near Dolores Park, a hero of sorts to Mexicans and Mexican Americans. I vividly remember racing to my parents home under ashen clouds, sirens filling the air. 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