Background
Silas, Paul T. was born in Prescott, Arizona, United States.
professional coach basketball player
Silas, Paul T. was born in Prescott, Arizona, United States.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, 1964.
Forward, center St. Louis Hawks, 1964—1968, Atlanta Hawks, 1968—1969, Phoenix Suns, 1969—1972, Boston Celtics, 1972—1974, Denver Nuggets, 1976—1977, Seattle SuperSonics, 1977—1980. Head coach San Diego Clippers, 1980-1983. Assistant coach New Jersey Nets, 1988-1989, 92-95, New York Knicks, 1989-1992, Phoenix Suns, Charlotte Hornets, 1997-1998, head coach, 1999—2003, Cleveland Cavaliers, 2003—2005.
Interim head coach Charlotte Bobcats, since 2010.
Host annual corporation basketball tournament for Special Olympics, New York.
Married Carolyn Silas. Children: Paula, Stephen.