The famous coach Paul Silas, who won three NBA championships in his player era and coached nearly 400 wins, died of cardiac arrest on Saturday, US time, at the age of 79. His youngest son, Stephen Silas, is currently the coach of the Houston Rockets. He has asked for leave from the team and is not sure when he will return to the team. Several teams observed a moment of silence before the game, and the league and the current owner of the Charlotte Hornets, which he once coached, Michael Jordan, all issued statements condolences.
Paul Silas played forward in the player era. He was selected by the St. Louis Hawks in the 1964 draft. He later moved to Atlanta with the team. The predecessor of the Mashi Thunder), has won championships in the last three teams, averaged 9.4 points and 9.9 rebounds per game in his career, mainly on the defensive end, and was selected to the NBA’s first defensive team for 5 times
He began his coaching career in 1980, and he is better known as the head coach of the San Diego Clippers (the predecessor of the Los Angeles Clippers) in 1980. He failed to help the team improve, with 78 wins and 168 losses in 3 seasons, which made him move from team to team Served as an assistant coach for nearly 16 years. In the 1998-99 season, he returned to the coach position after becoming a full-time member of the Charlotte Hornets. After that, he coached the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Bobcats (later renamed the Hornets). He was fired due to the worst record in NBA history and has since retired.
Despite the infamous beginning and end of his coaching experience, Paul Silas is loved by his players for his tolerance and honesty. His main achievement was when he first coached the Charlotte Hornets. In the 1998-99 season, he took over after the team’s 4 wins and 11 losses. The head coach turned the situation around, and the last 1/3 was really eliminated. He missed the playoffs by only one game. Relocated to New Orleans and renamed the Pelicans. He also served as the Cavaliers head coach and mentor when LeBron James first entered the NBA.
Before the Pelicans defeated the Suns at home 129 to 124 on Sunday, US time, two teams with a relationship with Paul Silas learned of the sad news and held a moment of silence before the game. The coaches of both sides mentioned the influence of their predecessors. Sun statement: “Anyone who met him in the NBA respected him, and we thank him for his lifelong contribution to the game of basketball.” The Cavaliers also mourned: “His fascinating demeanor and great personality have inspired many NBA players and coaches. Deepest condolences to Silas’ family and everyone who loved him.”
Michael Jordan said: “His nearly 40 years of accumulated knowledge as an NBA player and coach, and an innate understanding of how to combine discipline with a never-ending positive attitude, are on display. Occasions come with stories. He was one of the all-time greats in our game and we will miss him.”
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said: “We mourn the passing of former NBA star player and head coach Paul Silas. Paul’s long-term contribution to the game is evident in the many players and coaches he inspired, including his son, head coach of the Houston Rockets. Stephen Silas. Our deepest condolences to Paul’s family.”
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