Paul Silas, a former NBA All-Star and head coach, has died, the NBA announced Sunday (Dec. 11). He was 79.
The New York Times reported that Silas died on Saturday (Dec. 10) at his home in Denver, N.C., a Charlotte suburb. Silas’ daughter, Paula Silas-Guy, said he died of cardiac arrest.
“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,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver tweeted.