James Silas is one of those unique players who spent the greater portion of his career with one team. Originally drafted in 1972 into the NBA, Silas was waived by the Houston Rockets before suiting up. He was then invited by the Dallas Chaparrals to come play in the ABA, which he did. The Chaparrals left Dallas and headed down I-35 to San Antonio and became the Spurs.
James spent nine of his ten seasons with the Chaparrals/Spurs making the ABA All-Star Team in 1975 and 1976.
Silas was traded along with the signing rights to Rich Yonakor to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for cash and a 1982 second round draft choice.