Al Attles Dies At 87; Steve Kerr, Steph Curry Thank Warriors Icon For Basketball Legacy

Al Attles, legendary basketball participant, coach, and government, has died on Tuesday. He was 87.

The Golden State Warriors made the announcement on the group’s official social media accounts, calling him a “franchise legend.” Attles died in his San Francisco dwelling, surrounded by his household. No official reason for demise has been disclosed.

“Alvin leaves behind a profound legacy within the game of basketball and the Bay Area community, but especially as a family man and humanitarian. We mourn his loss alongside his wife, Wilhelmina, son Alvin, and all who knew and loved him,” the Warriors stated in a assertion.

Attles is finest referred to as a Warriors icon who spent over six a long time with the group whereas holding a number of positions.

Nicknamed “The Destroyer,” he performed 11 seasons for the Warriors, beginning in 1960 when then-Philadelphia Warriors drafted him within the fifth spherical. In 1962, the staff relocated to San Francisco the place he spent 9 extra seasons as a guard.

In 1968, Attles turned an assistant coach for the franchise whereas nonetheless a participant. He was named head coach-player midway by means of the ’69-’70 season. He continued the place of head coach after retiring as a participant in 1971.

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He was the GSW head coach till 1983 when he led the franchise to its first NBA Championship in 1975.

The New Jersey native served a number of entrance workplace positions till 2023, together with staff normal supervisor and vice chairman.

Steph Curry, Steve Kerr Mourn Warriors Legend’s Death

Current head coach Steve Kerr prolonged his condolences to the Attles household in a video posted on-line. The Team USA head coach known as the NBA Hall of Famer the “original Mr. Warrior.”

“Al was really the figurehead of this organization for so many years–first as a player, then as a great coach … a GM, an ambassador, and most importantly a great friend to the organization,” Kerr stated, calling the day of his demise a “very sad day.”

Steph Curry, recent off his gold medal win on the 2024 Olympics, shared the identical sentiments as he mourned the demise of the NBA icon. In a put up on his Instagram, the two-time MVP praised Attles’ competitiveness, braveness, and professionalism, and stated his reminiscence might be “forever in our hearts.”

Attles is survived by his spouse, Wilhelmina, and son, Alvin.

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