A federal judge has handed down a 40-month prison sentence to former NBA player Glen 'Big Baby' Davis after he was convicted in a scheme to defraud a health care benefits plan. The sentencing comes after Davis was found guilty of health care fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to make false statements, and conspiracy to commit health care and wire fraud in November.
The convictions carried a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison. In response to his sentence, Davis made light of the situation, joking that it presented an opportunity for him to improve his physical condition. He expressed determination to get in better shape during an Instagram Live video, stating that he would focus on changing his diet and exercise routine.
Along with the 40-month prison term, Davis will also be subjected to three years of supervised release. As part of his release conditions, he will be required to attend a financial management class and undergo mandatory drug treatment. Additionally, Davis has been ordered to pay $80,000 in restitution.
More than 20 individuals have been charged and sentenced for their involvement in the scheme, which centered around filing inaccurate medical claims with the NBA Players' Health and Benefit Welfare Plan, according to the indictment. Davis, a member of the Boston Celtics' 2008 NBA championship team, had a nine-year NBA career that included stints with the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Clippers. During his playing days, he maintained an average weight of 290 pounds, as listed in his NBA player height and weight records.
