Stephen Silas only missed one game following the death of his father, Paul Silas. In his absence, his Rockets had beaten the Bucks, and they triumphed over the Suns for his return to the bench.
“It was really good to be back” thus entrusted the “head coach” of Houstonvery moved during the meeting. “I love these guys. I love this team. I didn’t really want the game to end because now it’s like real life can start again.
Does this quick return to work help him to grieve?
“I don’t know if that makes it easier, but my dad was a coach and he would tell me to coach. ‘Get your ass back on the bench and practice’. So that’s what I did. »
Stephen Silas has in any case paid tribute to his father, a prominent and important figure in the NBA as a coach and player, who put his foot in the stirrup by taking him on as an assistant in 2000.
“I am very proud to be my father’s son”concluded Stephen Silas. “I’m very proud that people see a bit of him in me. And I want it to continue. When my time comes, I want people to say the same things they’ve been saying about him for the past two days about [moi]. And I hope they will.”
At the end of the match, Stephen Silas and Monty Williams also embraced for a long time at the edge of the field.
