This is what NBA legend Michael Jordan had to say about the passing away of Paul Silas
On Sunday, it was announced that NBA legend and 3x champion Paul Silas has died at the age of 79. The grave news was announced by Silas’ family.
Silas was born on July 12, 1943, in Prescott, Arkansas, and at age 8 moved to Oakland, California, with his parents, Leon and Clara, and two brothers.
Paul Silas was born on July 12, 1943, in Prescott, Arkansas, and at age 8 moved to Oakland, California, with his parents, Leon and Clara, and two brothers.
Paul Silas has left behind his son, Stephen Silas, and her daughter, Paula Silas-Guy. He is also survived by his wife, Carolyn (Kemp) Silas, whom he married in 1966; a stepdaughter, Donna Turner, from Ms. Silas’s first marriage; three grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.
Notably, Paul Silas’ son, Stephen Silas, is currently the coach of the Houston Rockets. Due to his father’s death, Stephen Silas will be away from the team presently. Further, it is not immediately clear how long Stephen Silas will be away from the team.
After the news of Silas’ death was announced, tributes began arriving quickly as pregame moments of silence were held in New Orleans, Philadelphia, New York, and Houston, among other places.
Many eminent personalities also chose to pay their respects to NBA legend Paul Silas. Naturally, they were all emotional about Paul Silas’ passing.
After the news of Paul Silas’ passing away was announced, many people and famous personalities came forward to pay their respects and tributes.
Among all the personalities, NBA legend and Charlotte Hornets chairman Michael Jordan was also there.
This is what six-times NBA champion Michael Jordan had to say about Paul Silas’ death:
“Our Hornets family mourns the passing of Paul Silas. Paul was an incredible leader and motivator who served as our head coach on two occasions… He was one of the all-time great people in our game, and he will be missed.” said Jordan.
Silas won two NBA titles with the Boston Celtics — the first coming in his 10th season as a player — and claimed a third with the Seattle SuperSonics. He also became a two-time NBA All-Star.
Notably, Silas retired at the age of 36; he was then the NBA’s oldest player when he retired.
As a coach, Silas began his career as a head coach in 1980 with a three-year stint leading the then-San Diego Clippers (now Los Angeles Clippers).
Then, after spending more than a decade as an assistant coach for several NBA teams, he returned to being a head coach and spent time with the Charlotte Hornets, New Orleans Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Charlotte Bobcats.
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