The Houston Rockets hold their coach! Woj reports that Stephen Silas, assistant to the Dallas Mavericks, finalizes a contract to succeed Mike D’Antoni.
Son of the legend Paul Silas, he was announced among the finalists to get the job with Jeff Van Gundy and John Lucas. He was also a candidate for the Pacers and Bulls.
At 47 this will be his very first experience as a head coach in the NBA. He started his career as a Boy Scout with the Hornets in 1999 before moving to Assistant the following year. He was then assistant to the Cavaliers, scout to the Wizards, assistant to the Warriors and then returned to the Hornets in 2010 before joining Rick Carlisle in Dallas. He played an important role in Dallas in setting up the attack.
To see how he sees the Rockets’ style of play for next season. Of course his relationship with James Harden and Russell Westbrook will be capital, but the Hosuton Chronicle reports that there was a Zoom call yesterday with a few players in the franchise to validate this choice.
According to the Houston Chronicle Jeff Hornacek, Nate McMillan and John Lucas could integrate the staff.
Dallas Mavericks assistant Stephen Silas is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN.
– Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 28, 2020
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