News about Paul Silas

Michael Jordan is dumping from an NBA team for the second time in his illustrious career. In 2001, Jordan sold his 10-percent interest in the Washington Wizards to obey NBA rules against player-owners as he began a forgettable comeback to the nation's capital. Despite the fact that the particulars of the sale have been lost to history, Statista.com values the Wizards at $278 million, which was fairly normal for the time. Now he's selling his majority interest in the Charlotte Hornets, a struggling small-market club that has only sold 89% of its home tickets this season (26th of 30 teams). They currently sit in 14th place in the Eastern Conference at 24-51, and are on their way to missing the postseason for the seventh straight season in a row.

Following the death of his father, 79-year-old former NBA All-Star and coach Stephen Silas, a departed Houston Rockets coach Stephen Silas returned to the sidelines on Tuesday night. Following the victory, not only did the Rockets win with an upset victory over the Suns, but the younger Silas also received a hug and some much-needed encouragement from their coach Monty Williams. 'It means a lot,' Stephen said of Williams' time. He has a multitude of life experiences from which he draws from.' He has a natural way of collaborating. My way of interacting was through a hug, which I needed.'

Stephen Silas, the Houston Rockets' coach, was unable to attend Sunday's dramatic victory over the Milwaukee Bucks as he and his family mourned the death of his father, former NBA All-Star Paul Silas. According to his family, the 79-year-old former power forward and head coach died of cardiac arrest on Saturday. Paul Silas' death was first announced by the Boston Globe. Stephen's young Rockets roster defeated two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, 97-92, led by assistant coach John Lucas, another former NBA player and head coach. Lucas dedicated the victory to Stephen: "That's for Coach." That one's for him.'

Paul Silas, a three-time NBA champion and two-time All Star, died at the age of 79. The cause of death is not confirmed. Silas made his two-time All-Star, a three-time NBA champion, and a five-time All-Defensive Team pick during a 16-year career with five franchises from 1964-1980.