The Golden State Warriors announced last week that franchise icon Al Attles, who passed away earlier this year, will be honored with a band on their uniforms for the 2024-25 season. The band will feature “16” in reference to Attles’ jersey number, which was retired by the organization. The team will also honor Attles with a moment of silence and video tribute during the team’s home opener on Sunday, October 27th against the Clippers.
Back in 1960, the Philadelphia Warriors drafted Attles in the 5th round of the NBA Draft. Attles spent 11 years as a player for the team, following them as they moved west to become the San Francisco Warriors and then Golden State Warriors.