Former executive lauds Stephen Silas’s path to becoming head coach

Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

When the Houston Rockets were undergoing their search for the 15th coach in franchise history, it was clear that the front office was going to take its time to make sure the Rockets made the right hire. The Rockets’ coaching search took six weeks, and there were several former NBA players that were on their list.

From Doc Rivers to Ty Lue, the Rockets took shots at some of the biggest names on the market, and understandably so, as both former players-turned-coaches have each won championships while roaming the sidelines. Many within the Rockets fanbase were hoping for former Rockets guard Sam Cassell, as he…