Former NBA Player Glen Davis Sentenced in Health Care Fraud Scheme

In a federal court decision, former NBA player Glen ‘Big Baby‘ Davis has been sentenced to 40 months in prison after being convicted in a health care fraud scheme impacting the NBA community. The verdict, handed down in New York, stems from a case involving multiple ex-NBA players, including Terrence Williams and Keyon Dooling.

The convictions are a result of alleged false medical claims made to the NBA Players’ Health and Benefit Welfare Plan, orchestrated by Williams, who received a 10-year sentence last year. Davis, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing, has been ordered to pay $80,000 in restitution and undergo a three-year supervised release period.

Alongside Davis, former NBA guard Will Bynum, also implicated in the scheme, recently received a sentence of 18 months. This makes Davis one of the most notable former players in the case to face significant prison time. Both the prosecution and defense teams, including Davis’ attorney Sabrina Shroff, refrained from making statements following the ruling.

During the sentencing proceedings, assistant U.S. attorney Ryan Finkel detailed Davis’ purported role in what was described as an elaborate effort to defraud the NBA’s insurance plan. Letters of support for Davis were submitted by key figures such as NBPA’s Ron Klempner and executive director Andre Iguodala, requesting leniency in light of Davis’ contributions both on and off the court.

Despite the testimonials, the courtroom attendance remained sparse, with Shroff expressing disappointment in the lack of support for her client. Throughout the hearing, Davis exhibited a range of emotions, expressing regret over his actions and pleading for understanding from the presiding judge, Valerie E. Caproni.

Davis, a prominent figure during his NBA career with the Boston Celtics and other teams, emphasized his desire for redemption and a chance to reclaim his identity beyond basketball. The case, overseen by the Southern District of New York U.S. Attorney’s Office, marks a significant chapter in the ongoing legal battles within the NBA community.

The Associated Press reached out for additional comments from the involved parties, but there has been no further response at this time.