NBA Champion, Longtime Coach Paul Silas Dead At 79

Three-time NBA champ Paul Silas, who was LeBron James‘ very first expert coach, has actually passed away. He was 79 years of ages.

Longtime Boston expert Bob Ryan shared the news on Sunday … composing, “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.”

Silas, whose training profession started in 1980 with the San Diego Clippers, was an accomplished gamer in his own right prior to training LeBron’s Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003-04.

Long prior to Silas was a head coach, he was a 2-time All-Star and was chosen to 5 All-protective groups.

Paul likewise won 3 champions with the Boston Celtics in 1974, 1976, and 1979.

Hall of Famer Magic Johnson shared his acknowledgements on Twitter … composing, “RIP to Hall of Famer, 3X NBA Champion, and my guy Paul Silas.”

Silas had a 69-77 record in 2 seasons at the helm with LeBron and Co.

Magic continued … “Paul made a huge contribution to the game of basketball and will be sorely missed! Cookie and I send our prayers and condolences to the entire Silas family.”

Paul’s boy, Stephen Silas, followed in his daddy’s steps … ending up being an NBA head coach with the Rockets in 2020.