Paul Silas

2022 - 12 - 15

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Coaches Stephen Silas, Monty Williams embrace over Paul Silas ... (Arizona Sports)

Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas made an emotional return to face the Phoenix Suns after the death of his father, Paul Silas.

“The Phoenix Suns are saddened by the passing of Paul Silas, a beloved basketball figure and former player and assistant coach with the team,” the Suns said in a press release. “The first Suns center to be named an NBA All-Star and the first All-Defensive selection in franchise history, Paul still holds the Suns’ record for rebounds in a single season. He would go on to make one more with the Suns and had five overall selections in his career. “I mean, everybody knows he’s like one of the best people in the world,” Silas said of Williams. Across his 16-year career, Silas spent three seasons with the Suns from 1969-72. He has a great way of communicating.

Stephen Silas returns to bench for Rockets, talks about passing of ... (NBC Sports)

Rockets coach Stephen Silas returned to the bench Tuesday night for the first time since his father Paul's passing over the weekend.

[Kevin Durant](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/29277/kevin-durant) and Harden clashed as well, [Weitzman reports](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/james-harden-on-his-legacy-and-how-the-joel-embiid-partnership-is-key). Philly has won three straight and improved to 15-12 (fifth in the East), but there’s a lot of work to do and chemistry to build before they are the contender that some thought they could be — that Harden wants them to be. He understands the 76ers are his best chance to change that part of the narrative around him and he’s willing to do what it takes. Harden was traded for [Ben Simmons](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30296/ben-simmons), but Simmons never set foot on the court last season. [Harden opened up about that to Yaron Weitzman of Fox Sports](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/james-harden-on-his-legacy-and-how-the-joel-embiid-partnership-is-key). [Joe Harris](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30070/joe-harris) missed most of the season due to ankle surgery.

Rockets coach Stephen Silas returns to team after death of father ... (CBSSports.com)

Paul Silas, a three-time NBA champ and longtime coach, died at 79 over the weekend.

Whenever it is my time comes, I want people to say the same things that they said about him over the last couple of days about [me]. Stephen is doing his best to follow in his father's footsteps, both on and off the court. [NBA](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/) player, winning three championships, two with the [Boston Celtics](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/BOS/boston-celtics/) and one with the Seattle SuperSonics. "Get your butt out there and coach. The win was the second straight for the Rockets, who have shown some growth this season, despite the fact that they currently sit at the bottom of the standings in the competitive Western Conference. "I love these guys.

Rockets coach Stephen Silas returns to the sideline after the death ... (Daily Mail)

Grieving Houston Rockets coach Stephen Silas returned to the sideline Tuesday night following the recent death of his father, 79-year-old former NBA ...

Later he built his reputation on NBA sidelines as hard-nosed, yet mild-mannered head coach with the San Diego Clippers, Charlotte Hornets, and Cleveland Cavaliers The other driver also died in the crash, and was later found to have methamphetamine in her system. Later he built his reputation on NBA sidelines as hard-nosed, yet mild-mannered head coach with the San Diego Clippers, Charlotte Hornets, and Cleveland Cavaliers. Not only did the Rockets players reward his return with an upset win over the Suns, but the younger Silas also received a hug and some much-needed encouragement from his counterpart, Phoenix coach Monty Williams (near left), after the win 'I don't know if [returning] makes it easier or not, but my dad was a coach and he would tell me to coach,' Stephen said. Tonight, his way of communicating was through a hug, which I needed.'

Paul Silas tribute video from Hornets will warm your heart (ClutchPoints)

The Hornets gave the ultimate respect to former head coach Paul Silas with an emotional tribute ahead of their game against the Pistons.

He returned to the franchise in 2010 and served as their head coach until 2012. The beautiful clip featured Silas’ time as a player in the NBA, as well as his coaching stint with the franchise in the late 1990s and early 2000s, as well as the 2010s. Silas is more than just a famed head coach.

Hornets to honor former coach Paul Silas tonight (WFAE)

The Hornets are planning a moment of silence and a video tribute at Wednesday's game, and coaches will wear a black patch honoring Silas on their bench ...

He is the only head coach in franchise history to lead the team to three playoff appearances and two Eastern Conference Semifinals appearances. He was a three-time NBA Champion with the Celtics (1974 and 1976) and the '79 SuperSonics. He was a two-time NBA All-Star (1972 and 1975). In each of his three full seasons, the Hornets won at least 44 games and made the playoffs, advancing to the second round in both 2000-01 and 2001-02. He used to come to practice a lot. “He used to sit right behind the bench, he and Mrs.

Rockets Coach Stephen Silas Makes Emotional Return In Win vs ... (Sports Illustrated)

HOUSTON — Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams is one of a handful of coaches who have experienced a mid-season heartache. Houston Rockets coach Stephen Silas ...

And with their coach grieving the loss of his father, players have returned the favor. He began his coaching career in 1980 following his retirement with the then-San Diego Clippers. The Rockets have won six out of their last ten games. Silas has enjoyed seeing the tributes dedicated to his dad, Paul Silas. I did not want the game to end because now, real life starts up again." Silas took a brief break from the team following the passing of his father, Paul Silas, Sunday morning.