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Top 25 Golden State Warriors in franchise history

By Carlos Murillo

Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts before game seven of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts before game seven of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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21. Al Attles

Al Attles is one of the most influential and important individuals in Warriors franchise history. His number “16” hangs in the rafters as one of the new jersey numbers retired by the team. He was more than just a good player and that’s why he’s on this list.

Attles put up respectable numbers during his career. He averaged 8.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. His numbers, admittedly, don’t jump off the page. But he was a tough defender and a key part of some really good Warriors teams.

He was there as the Warriors made their journey from Philadelphia to the West Coast. He become a player-coach and one of the first African-American head coaches in the Association. In 1975, he became the second African-American coach (after Bill Russell) to win a championship as he led Rick Barry and the Warriors to an upset win over the Washington Bullets.

Attles was both tough and intelligent. He was a key figure during a vital transitional phase for the organization. He knew exactly what he needed to do to win. While his statistics on the court don’t scream franchise great, he absolutely was. He made a mark on the franchise and the league that won’t ever go away.

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