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Paul Silas passes away

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by mikol13, Dec 11, 2022.

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  1. evo8lover

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    My condolences to the family
     
    #21 evo8lover, Dec 11, 2022
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    No matter what we think of his coaching, there is not a person on this board that doesn’t believe that Silas is a top notch, classy, extremely nice person. Very sad to hear about his dad and condolences and prayers to him and his family.
     
    #22 Imanimal, Dec 11, 2022
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    That sucks for Stephen. Lucas can hold down the fort while Stephen takes needed family time.
     
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    rip Silas should take a couple games off
     
    #24 RocketsFido, Dec 11, 2022
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  5. evo8lover

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    Agreed
     
    #25 evo8lover, Dec 11, 2022
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    sad news. great coach and great man
     
    #26 bj3175, Dec 11, 2022
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    I recently lost my mother, so I can imagine what Stephen Silas is going through. I know it's hard but God is real and just know that Paul Silas is in a better place.
     
    #27 hlmbasketball, Dec 11, 2022
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    RIP coach.

    Hope Silas and his family are doing alright.
     
    #28 MystikArkitect, Dec 11, 2022
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    My heart hurts for coach Silas. I know he was very close to his father as I am to mine. I can only imagine how devastating this is.
     
    #29 FLAGRANT1, Dec 11, 2022
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    My condolences.
     
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    Our Coach Silas is a winner in life and that matters more then basketball ever will. I hope his faith is strong because this when he will need it.
     
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    My condolences, rest in peace, and prayers for Stephen and his family.
     
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    Paul and Stephen were very close and Paul was his mentor. This will be a tough one. Best wishes to the family.
     
    #33 napalm06, Dec 11, 2022
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    Stephen… what a rough basketball set of cards he’s been dealt. This better be the last of it, the man deserves better. RIP Paul Silas, I always liked seeing you on the sidelines and the highlights of how you played the game. Rest easy big fella.
     
    #34 don grahamleone, Dec 11, 2022
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    Folks get mad that he smiles a lot , but you never know what folks are going through behind the scenes…

    RIP Paul
     
    #35 gfab-babyboi, Dec 11, 2022
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    i lost my mom a year ago... its still a struggle... i wish him strength.
     
    #36 kjayp, Dec 11, 2022
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    RIP Papa Silas.

    For anyone interested, here's a great article Grantland did a few years ago on him :

    Paul Silas, NBA Lifer
     
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    This is really really tough. If Stephen Silas needs to step away from the game for awhile I'd understand. Paul would want him to coach tonight.
     
    #38 Cstyle42, Dec 11, 2022
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    Life comes before work. Hope Coach is okay. RIP.
     
    #39 Dankstronaut, Dec 11, 2022
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    I had a personal regard for the gent. In fact, at least truth, Paul Silas taught me how to be an effective rebounder.
     
    #40 xiki, Dec 11, 2022
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