Sebastien Bellin

Sebastien Bellin
Personal information
Born (1978-05-14) May 14, 1978
NationalityBrazilian / Belgian
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight251 lb (114 kg)
Career information
CollegeMarist (1996–1998)
Oakland (1998–2000)
NBA draft2000: undrafted
Playing career2000–2015
PositionCenter
Career history
2000–2001Sicc Aurora Jesi
2001–2003Power Wevelgem
2003–2006Antwerp Giants
2006–2009Telindus Oostende
2009Prostějov
2009Hanzevast Capitals
2009–2010Optima Gent
2010–2012Belfius Mons-Hainaut
2012–2013Kangoeroes Boom
2013–2014Gent Hawks
2014–2015CEP Fleurus
Career highlights

Sebastien Bellin (born May 14, 1978) is a Brazilian-Belgian former professional basketball player.[1] He has also been a part of the Belgian national basketball team in his career, he made his last appearance in 2010.

He was seriously injured at Brussels Airport during the 2016 Brussels bombings.[2][3]

In 2023, a documentary was released following Bellin after 13 surgeries over six years due to the aftermath of the attack. The documentary covered Bellin's training for and participation in the Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Sebastien Bellin Basketball Player Profile". Eurobasket.com. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
  2. ^ "Attentats à Bruxelles: l'ex-basketteur international Sébastien Bellin opéré, il a toujours des éclats dans la jambe et la hanche". sudinfo.
  3. ^ "Sebastian Bellin suffered severe leg injuries while standing in line at a check-in counter at Zaventem airport". The Guardian. 23 March 2016.
  4. ^ "Rebound Documentary". Directed by Tim Vervoort, Vincent Stevens, Gilles Simonet. Retrieved 2025-08-21.