Legendary NBA figure Paul Silas has passed away at the age of 79 after spending almost 50 years involved in the game.
Silas, the father of current Houston Rockets coach Stephen, played in three NBA championships, two with the Boston Celtics in 1974 and 1976 and one with the Seattle Supersonics in 1979.
The 6’7 forward earned All-Star nods in 1972 and 1975 and also enjoying playing stints with the St Louis/Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets.
Other highlights as a player include making the All-Defensive First Team twice (1975, 1976) and All-Defensive Second Team three times (1971-1973)
Silas was LeBron James’ first NBA head coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers between 2003 and 2005.