The Golden State Warriors are operating with heavy hearts this week. That’s because they lost a franchise legend.
Al Attles, a Hall of Famer who spent decades in the NBA, passed away on Tuesday. He was 87 years old.
Attles started his career with the Warriors in 1960 and played for them until 1971. During his lengthy run with the Warriors, he averaged 8.9 points, 3.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game.
Not only did Attles suit up for the Warriors, he coached them from 1970 to 1983. He led the team to an NBA championship in 1975.
On Wednesday, the Warriors released a statement on Attles’ death. The team revealed that he died in his San Francisco Bay Area home.
Attles, who had his No. 16 retired by the Warriors, was surrounded by his family before he passed away.
“The Golden State Warriors mourn the loss of franchise legend Alvin Attles, who passed away yesterday at the age of 87,” the franchise said in a statement. “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.”
Attles, a member of the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame, will always be remembered by Warriors fans.
Our thoughts are with the Attles family.
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