Damen Bell-Holter

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Damen Bell-Holter
Free agent
PositionPower forward
Personal information
Born (1990-04-13) April 13, 1990 (age 34)
Hydaburg, Alaska
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High schoolKetchikan (Ketchikan, Alaska)
CollegeOral Roberts (2009–2013)
NBA draft2013: undrafted
Playing career2013–present
Career history
2013–2014Maine Red Claws
2014–2015Pertevniyal S.K.
2015–2016Lapuan Korikobrat
2016–presentFortitudo 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]

  1. ^ "Nangghaahlaangstangs Bell Holter (@nangghaahlaangstangs) • Instagram photos and videos".
  2. ^ "Blessed to bless," Damen Bell-Holter provides inspiration for children around the world - CelticsBlog Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  3. ^ "Hoop Dream: Boston Celtics Invite Haida Big Man Bell-Holter to Camp". Indian Country Today Media Network. September 17, 2013. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  4. ^ "Damen Bell-Holter Bio". orugoldeneagles.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Instagram".
  7. ^ "Telekom Baskets Bonn land Damen Bell-Holter". Archived from the original on 2014-03-04. Retrieved 2014-03-04.
  8. ^ "Damen Bell-Holter won't play in Bonn". Archived from the original on 2014-03-04. Retrieved 2014-03-04.
  9. ^ Celtics Finalize Training Camp Roster
  10. ^ Celtics Waive Four
  11. ^ Maine Red Claws Announce First 11 Players Invited to Training Camp Archived March 25, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  12. ^ "Damen Bell-Holter agreed to terms with BC Kormend". Archived from the original on 2014-11-05. Retrieved 2014-11-05.
  13. ^ Pertevniyal Amerikalı pota altı oyuncusu… Archived 2014-11-05 at the Wayback Machine (in Turkish)
  14. ^ "Fortitudo Agrigento announces Damen Bell-Holter". 21 July 2016. Archived from the original on 20 August 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2016.

External links[edit]

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