Attended McClymonds High School in Oakland, California
Father of Stephen Silas.
Played for the National Basketball Association's (NBA) St. Louis Hawks (1964-1968), Atlanta Hawks (1968-1969), Phonenix Suns (1970-1974), Boston Celtics (1974-1976), and Seattle SuperSonics (1977-1980).
Cousin of Anita Pointer, Bonnie Pointer, June Pointer, Ruth Pointer, Aaron Pointer, and Fritz Pointer.
Survived by his wife, two children, Paula, and Stephen, a step-daughter, Donna Turner, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.