Danny Silva
Boston Celtics Assistant Coach | Original Celtics Coaching Staff | BAA Coach
Danny Silva was born on October 5, 1896, in Everett, Massachusetts.
Silva joined the Boston Celtics coaching staff for the franchise’s inaugural 1946-1947 Basketball Association of America season, serving as an assistant coach under head coach Honey Russell.
He remained with Boston for the 1947-1948 season, giving him two documented seasons as a Celtics assistant coach.
Coach Silva passed away on April 4, 1974, at the age of 77.
- Overall Coaching Record: Assistant Coach (No BAA/NBA Head Coaching Record)
Coaching Career
Danny Silva served as an assistant coach under Honey Russell during the first two seasons in Boston Celtics history.
In 1946-1947, the Celtics finished with a 22-38 record and placed fifth in the BAA Eastern Division, missing the playoffs.
Boston improved to 20-28 in 1947-1948 and reached the BAA playoffs for the first time. The Celtics lost their quarterfinal series to the Chicago Stags in 3 games.
The 1947-1948 season became Silva’s final documented season as a BAA/NBA assistant coach.
Notable Players Coached
- Ed Sadowski
- 1948 All-BAA selection
- Averaged 19.4 points per game for Boston in 1947-1948
- Connie Simmons
- 1955 NBA Champion
- Played 10 seasons in the BAA/NBA