Paul Silas Cause of Death

Three-time NBA champion, Paul Silas has died.  He died at the age of 79 on December 11, 2022. The actual cause of his death is unknown.

Silas was head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2003 to 2005. Hired to mentor LeBron James, his tenure was rife with controversy as he feuded with a veteran point guard, Eric Snow.

Silas then worked for ESPN, although in April 2007, he interviewed for the vacant head coaching position with the Charlotte Bobcats which was eventually filed by Sam Vincent. Upon the firing of Vincent in April 2008, he stated that coaching Bobcats would be a dream job.

On December 22, 2010, Silas was named the interim head coach of the Bobcats replacing the outgoing coach, Larry Brown. On February 16, 2011, the Bobcats removed his interim status. In April 2012, the Bobcats announced that Silas would not return to the Bobcats for the 2012-2013 season after producing the worst record in NBA history.