“He combined the knowledge developed over nearly 40 years as an NBA player and coach with an innate understanding of how to mix discipline with his never-ending positivity,” Charlotte Hornets chairman Michael Jordan said.We send our deepest condolences to Paul’s family.” Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee host Curry and the Warriors Griffin wins game at OT buzzer, Hawks hold off Bulls 123-122 Embiid scores 53, leads 76ers to 131-113 win over Hornets Joel Embiid scores 53 points, 76ers rout Hornets 131-113 Tributes began arriving quickly.Pregame moments of silence were held in New Orleans, Philadelphia, New York and Houston among other places, and Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams and Charlotte coach Steve Clifford were among those who spoke at length about Silas’ role on their careers.It was not immediately clear how long Stephen Silas would be away from the team; the Rockets are having assistant coach John Lucas lead the team on an interim basis while the Silas family grieves.“He really valued my opinion, which was kind of weird to me, me being so young and not having much experience.” Stephen Silas persevered for a long time before getting his big chance."