James Silas

Nicknames: "The Snake," "The Late Mr. Si," "Captain Late"
Ht. 6-2
Wt. 190
College - Stephen F. Austin State
ABA Teams: Dallas (1972-73), San Antonio (1973-74 to 1975-76)

2-Time NAIA All-American at Stephen F. Austin State; 2-Time ABA All-Star; Member of 1972-73 ABA All-Rookie Team; 2-Time Member of ABA All-Pro Team
GP Min FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% TReb AST PF Stl Blk Pnts RPG APG PPG
Career ABA Totals 328 11730 2123 4216 .504 0 5 .000 1732 2020 .857 1324 1413 1013 356 49 5978 4.0 4.3 18.2
ABA Playoff Totals 14 591 93 202 .460 0 1 .000 61 82 .744 60 92 45 24 2 247 4.3 6.6 17.6
ABA All-Star Totals 2 46 11 17 .647 0 0 .000 19 19 1.000 3 10 9 2 0 41 1.5 5.0 20.5

In 1972, the NBA Houston Rockets made a huge mistake -- they waived guard James Silas. Silas was promptly signed by the ABA Dallas Chaparrals, and stayed with the franchise for nine straight years. Read Dan Pattison's article about the Spurs' fourth quarter specialist, "The Secret Life of James Silas."

Some of the James Silas photos above are copyright © Albert Hall and used with permission. Interested in obtaining an 8x10 print of these or other ABA photos? and let him know of your interest.

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