July 10, 2009, Stephen Silas coached from the sidelines of the COX Pavilion Center, serving as the acting head coach of the Golden State Warriors during the NBA’s Summer League. For Silas, the opportunity to serve as the Warriors coach during their five-game Summer League contest in Las Vegas marked the first prominent assignment of his coaching career.
On a balmy Friday afternoon, the Warriors dropped their Summer League season opener to the Houston Rockets, 73-69, under the stewardship of Silas. James White propelled the Rockets to victory with 14 points, while Chase Budinger contributed 11 points and 5 rebounds.