Longtime NBA stalwart Paul Silas, who won three championships as a player, and went on to serve as a head coach for 12 seasons, has died at the age of 79.
Silas played 16 years in the NBA with the St. Louis/Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets and Seattle SuperSonics. But he's perhaps best remembered for his four years and two titles with the Celtics from 1972-76.
“We mourn the passing of former NBA All-Star and head coach Paul Silas," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement."Paul’s lasting contributions to the game are seen through the many players and coaches he inspired, including his son, Rockets head coach Stephen Silas. We send our deepest condolences to Paul’s family.”
We mourn the passing of former NBA All-Star and head coach Paul Silas. Paul’s lasting contributions to the game are seen through the many players and coaches he inspired, including his son, Rockets head coach Stephen Silas. We send our deepest condolences to Paul’s family. -AdamAn exceptionally durable player and fierce rebounder, especially on the offensive end, the 6-7 Silas was a two-time All-Star and was named to the NBA's all-defensive team five times.
He served as an assistant for 11 years before taking over for former Celtics teammate Dave Cowens as Charlotte Hornets head coach 15 games into the 1988-89 season. He also coached in New Orleans, Cleveland and again in Charlotte before ending his coaching career in 2012.
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