WEB Warriors Hall of Famer Al Attles Dies at 87
One of the NBA's First Black Head Coaches
August 21, 2024 2:01 PM EDT
Al Attles, a Hall of Famer who coached the 1975 NBA champion Warriors and spent more than four decades with the franchise as a player, scout, and coach, has died at 87.
Attles, who was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019, died peacefully at his home in Daly City, California, on Friday night, according to the Warriors.
Attles was one of the first Black head coaches in the NBA, taking over the Warriors in 1970 and leading them to the franchise's first championship five years later.
He was a key figure in the Warriors' dynasty of the 1970s, which included four NBA titles in six years.
Attles was also a member of the Warriors' 1956 NBA championship team and was an All-Star in 1966.
After his playing career, Attles spent more than three decades with the Warriors as a scout and assistant coach before taking over as head coach in 1970.
He retired from coaching in 1983 but remained with the Warriors as a special assistant until his death.
Attles was known for his tough and demanding coaching style, but he was also a respected and beloved figure in the Warriors organization.
He was a mentor to many young players, including Stephen Curry, who called Attles "a father figure" and "a great man."
Attles is survived by his wife, Caryl, and two daughters, Allison and Kristin.
Here are some of Attles' accomplishments:
- Coached the Warriors to their first NBA championship in 1975.
- Led the Warriors to four NBA titles in six years (1975, 1976, 1980, and 1981).
- Was named the NBA Coach of the Year in 1976.
- Was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019.
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