Paul Silas
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Paul Silas is a former professional basketball player and coach who had a successful career in the NBA. He played for 16 seasons with various teams, including the Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, and Seattle SuperSonics. Silas was known for his rebounding skills and was a three-time NBA champion with the Celtics in the 1970s. After retiring as a player, Silas became

Paul Silas is a former professional basketball player and coach who had a successful career in the NBA. He played for 16 seasons with various teams, including the Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, and Seattle SuperSonics. Silas was known for his rebounding skills and was a three-time NBA champion with the Celtics in the 1970s. After retiring as a player, Silas became

Career Stats

NBA 1965-1980

Points

11,782

Assists

2,572

Rebounds

12,357

#21 All-Time

PPG

9.4

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Career Timeline

1965-1969

St. Louis Hawks (NBA)

Player

1970-1972

Phoenix Suns (NBA)

Player

1973-1976

Boston Celtics (NBA)

Player

1974-1979

National Basketball Association (NBA)

Player President

1977

Denver Nuggets (NBA)

Player

1978-1980

Seattle SuperSonics (NBA)

Player

1981-1983

San Diego Clippers (NBA)

Head Coach

1999-2012

Charlotte Hornets (NBA)

Head Coach

2003

New Orleans Hornets (NBA)

Head Coach

2004-2005

Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA)

Head Coach

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