James Silas

James Silas
Personal information
Born (1949-02-11) February 11, 1949 (age 75)
Tallulah, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolMcCall (Tallulah, Louisiana)
CollegeStephen F. Austin (1968–1972)
NBA draft1972: 5th round, 70th overall pick
Selected by the Houston Rockets
Playing career1972–1982
PositionPoint guard
Number13
Career history
1972–1981Dallas Chaparrals / San Antonio Spurs
1981–1982Cleveland Cavaliers
Career highlights and awards
Career ABA and NBA statistics
Points11,038 (16.1 ppg)
Rebounds2,068 (3.0 rpg)
Assists2,628 (3.8 apg)
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James Edward Silas (born February 11, 1949) is a retired American professional basketball player, who played the point guard position. Born in Tallulah, Louisiana,[1] Silas played the majority of his career with the Dallas Chaparrals/San Antonio Spurs of the ABA/NBA. His nicknames include "the Snake", "Captain Late" and "the Late Mr. Silas", the latter two referring to the fact that Silas seemed to play his best late in games.[2]

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