Damen Bell-Holter
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| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 13, 1990 Hydaburg, Alaska |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Ketchikan (Ketchikan, Alaska) |
| College | Oral Roberts (2009–2013) |
| NBA draft | 2013: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2013–present |
| Career history | |
| 2013–2014 | Maine Red Claws |
| 2014–2015 | Pertevniyal S.K. |
| 2015–2016 | Lapuan Korikobrat |
| 2016–present | Fortitudo Agrigento |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Damen Bell-Holter (born April 13, 1990) or Nangghaahlaangstangs[1] from Hydaburg, Alaska[2] is an American professional basketball player who played for Fortitudo Agrigento of the serie A2 and the Boston Celtics. An Alaska Native and Haida,[3] he played college basketball at Oral Roberts University and now coaches youth across the Pacific Northwest. He is also of African-American descent. Bell-Holter often gives inspirational speeches and uses his personal and family experiences with depression, abuse, alcoholism and toxic masculinity to inspire others—particularly young men and indigenous youth.[4][5][6]
Professional
[edit]Bell-Holter went undrafted in the 2013 NBA draft. On August 7, 2013, he signed with Telekom Baskets Bonn of Germany for the 2013–14 season.[7] However, he was later released by Bonn on August 28, 2013.[8]
On September 30, 2013, he signed with the Boston Celtics.[9] However, he was later waived by the Celtics on October 26, 2013, after playing in three pre-season games.[10] On October 31, 2013, he was acquired by the Maine Red Claws as an affiliate player.[11]
On July 29, 2014, he signed with BC Körmend of Hungary for the 2014–15 season.[12] He later left before appearing in a game for them. On October 9, 2014, he signed with Pertevniyal İstanbul of the Turkish Basketball Second League.[13]
On July 21, 2016, Bell-Holter signed with the Italian team Fortitudo Agrigento.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Nangghaahlaangstangs Bell Holter (@nangghaahlaangstangs) • Instagram photos and videos".
- ^ "Blessed to bless," Damen Bell-Holter provides inspiration for children around the world - CelticsBlog Retrieved 2018-04-01.
- ^ "Hoop Dream: Boston Celtics Invite Haida Big Man Bell-Holter to Camp". Indian Country Today Media Network. September 17, 2013. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ^ "Damen Bell-Holter Bio". orugoldeneagles.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
- ^ O'Connor, Kevin (September 3, 2013). ""Blessed to bless," Damen Bell-Holter provides inspiration for children around the world". CelticsBlog.com. SB Nation. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
- ^ "Instagram".
- ^ "Telekom Baskets Bonn land Damen Bell-Holter". Archived from the original on 2014-03-04. Retrieved 2014-03-04.
- ^ "Damen Bell-Holter won't play in Bonn". Archived from the original on 2014-03-04. Retrieved 2014-03-04.
- ^ Celtics Finalize Training Camp Roster
- ^ Celtics Waive Four
- ^ Maine Red Claws Announce First 11 Players Invited to Training Camp Archived March 25, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Damen Bell-Holter agreed to terms with BC Kormend". Archived from the original on 2014-11-05. Retrieved 2014-11-05.
- ^ Pertevniyal Amerikalı pota altı oyuncusu… Archived 2014-11-05 at the Wayback Machine (in Turkish)
- ^ "Fortitudo Agrigento announces Damen Bell-Holter". 21 July 2016. Archived from the original on 20 August 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
External links
[edit]- Eurobasket.com profile
- Oral Roberts bio
- NBA D-League profile Archived 2014-11-05 at the Wayback Machine