Warriors Legend and Hall of Famer Al Attles Dies at 87

The Golden State Warriors family has lost a legend. Al Attles, the Hall of Famer who spent a lifetime in the NBA as a player and coach, passed away on Tuesday.

He was 87 years old.

Attles began his career with the Warriors in 1960 and played for them for 11 seasons. During his time with the club he averaged 8.9 points, 3.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game.

He made an even grander impact, though, when he coached the Warriors from 1970 to 1983. And topping his accomolishments? He led the team to an NBA championship in 1975. ... and in the end, his jersey No. 16 was retired by the franchise.

On Wednesday, the Warriors released a statement on the passing of Attles' death, who died in his San Francisco Bay Area home.

"The Golden State Warriors mourn the loss of franchise legend Alvin Attles, who passed away yesterday at the age of 87," the team 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."

Our thoughts are with the Attles family at time time.