RIP Paul Silas

[katsteve2012]

Long time NBA player and coach, Paul Slias has passed away at age 79. RIP.

Paul Silas, 3-time champ and LeBron James' first NBA head coach, dead at 79

Paul Silas made five NBA All-Defensive teams during his 16-year career in the league.

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[bluzman61]

I remember his years as a player with the Phoenix Suns. He was part of the 1975-76 season that ALMOST defeated the Celtics in the Championship series. He was a heck of a defensive player and contributed just enough offense to help the team. Thanks for the post.

 

[basquebromance]

beat ya to it. i liked him as a coach, was not around when he was a player

 

[Devils_Advocate]

Long time NBA player and coach, Paul Slias has passed away at age 79. RIP.

Paul Silas, 3-time champ and LeBron James' first NBA head coach, dead at 79

Paul Silas made five NBA All-Defensive teams during his 16-year career in the league.

www.aol.com

Yeah, read about his passing on HoopsRumor.

May he Rest In Peace.