Warriors Legend Al Attles Dead At 87

Al Attles

Al Attles -- a longtime member of the Golden State Warriors organization -- has passed away, the team announced Wednesday. He was 87 years old.

According to the organization, he died surrounded by his family in his East Bay home.

Al Attles playing Getty

Nicknamed "The Destroyer," Attles spent his entire professional career with the same team -- being drafted to the Philadelphia Warriors in 1960. On March 2, 1962, he shared the court with Wilt Chamberlain when the center dropped 100 points -- contributing 17 of his own.

Over the course of his 11-year career, Attles averaged 8.9 points, 3.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game.

Following his playing days, he transitioned into a coaching role…