The Fertitta Family and the Rockets organization are deeply saddened by the passing of Paul Silas, father of Rockets head coach Stephen Silas. Our heartfelt thoughts are with Stephen and his family during this difficult time. – Houston Rockets
- I am very sad to report that the Great Paul Silas has died at age 79. To watch him play was a joy. To be his friend was an honor. – Bob Ryan
- We mourn the passing of former NBA All-Star and head coach Paul Silas. Paul’s lasting contributions to the game are seen through the many players and coaches he inspired, including his son, Rockets head coach Stephen Silas. We send our deepest condolences to Paul’s family. -Adam – NBA
- So sad to hear about Paul Silas, who was as rugged a rebounder as the NBA ever saw, and a basketball lifer, in all the best ways. Won three championships and played, and later coached, with great passion and toughness. Condolences to his son Stephen and all his family. – Mike greenberg
- RIP Paul Silas – beloved Celtic, beloved teammate, class act, huge part of Cowens/Hondo era, 2-time champ (then a 3rd in Seattle), played 16 yrs back when nobody played that long. My dad loved Silas + still complains that we didn’t pay him in 1976. A rare Auerbach blunder. – Bill Simmons
RIP Paul Silas pic.twitter.com/rbJvNzEzfJ
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) December 11, 2022
R.I.P. Paul Silas. You will be dearly missed. THE most unsung Boston Celtic of all time. The perfect example of numbers don’t do the guy justice. Without him, there are no rings in 1974/1976. pic.twitter.com/IT6gUicBPm
— Honest☘️Larry (@HonestLarry1) December 11, 2022
"Am I Speaking Chinese?" – Paul Silas pic.twitter.com/dGLrVbB2oq
— John Ledesma (@JohnnyNBA) December 11, 2022
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