Damen Bell-Holter Explained
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
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]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Nangghaahlaangstangs Bell Holter (@nangghaahlaangstangs) • Instagram photos and videos .
- https://www.celticsblog.com/2013/9/3/4688754/blessed-to-bless-damen-bell-holter-inspires-children-around-the-world-boston-celtics-nba-love "Blessed to bless," Damen Bell-Holter provides inspiration for children around the world - CelticsBlog
- Web site: Hoop Dream: Boston Celtics Invite Haida Big Man Bell-Holter to Camp . . September 17, 2013 . April 14, 2016.
- Web site: Damen Bell-Holter Bio. March 4, 2014. orugoldeneagles.com. March 3, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303224602/http://www.orugoldeneagles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=1498471. dead.
- Web site: O'Connor. Kevin. "Blessed to bless," Damen Bell-Holter provides inspiration for children around the world. March 4, 2014. CelticsBlog.com. SB Nation. September 3, 2013.
- Web site: Instagram .
- Web site: Telekom Baskets Bonn land Damen Bell-Holter . 2014-03-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140304170143/http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/germany/104728/telekom-baskets-bonn-land-damen-bell-holter.html . 2014-03-04 . dead .
- Web site: Damen Bell-Holter won't play in Bonn . 2014-03-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140304162716/http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/germany/105518/damen-bell-holter-won-t-play-in-bonn.html . 2014-03-04 . dead .
- http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press_release/celtics-finalize-training-camp-roster Celtics Finalize Training Camp Roster
- http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press_release/celtics-waive-four Celtics Waive Four
- http://www.nba.com/dleague/maine/red_claws_announce_first_11_pl_2013_10_31.html Maine Red Claws Announce First 11 Players Invited to Training Camp
- Web site: Damen Bell-Holter agreed to terms with BC Kormend . 2014-11-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141105115558/http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/hungary/129480/damen-bell-holter-agreed-to-terms-with-bc-kormend.html . 2014-11-05 . dead .
- http://altyapihaber.com/pertevniyal-amerikali-pota-alti-oyuncusu.html Pertevniyal Amerikalı pota altı oyuncusu…
- News: Fortitudo Agrigento announces Damen Bell-Holter. 21 July 2016. 21 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160820152558/http://www.sportando.com/en/italy/serie-a2-ovest/207078/fortitudo-agrigento-announces-damen-bell-holter.html. 20 August 2016. dead.
