Former NBA star Glen “Big Baby” Davis has been handed a prison sentence for his part in a health care fraud conspiracy. It has been reported that Davis will serve a four-month term and is also ordered to pay a hefty fine of $160,000.
During his professional basketball career, Davis played a significant role on the Boston Celtics team that clinched the 2008 NBA championship. He found himself embroiled in controversy when it surfaced that he was among the ex-players involved in defrauding a health care program designed for NBA retirees. The scheme included submitting fraudulent claims for medical supplies and procedures that were not provided.
Davis still retains a fanbase, despite his legal woes. It has been revealed that a website named “Ladies Pen Pal” is facilitating a way for his supporters to keep in contact with him by writing letters while he serves his sentence.
The culminating legal action comes after Davis entered a guilty plea earlier in April. He has agreed to a plea deal under which he will collaborate with law enforcement to identify others involved in the fraudulent activities.
Throughout this challenging time, Davis has stated his innocence while also showing regret over the circumstances. Following his sentencing, he issued a public apology stating, “I apologize to the NBA, my former teammates, and to all the fans who have supported me throughout my career. I take full full responsibility for my actions and am dedicated to making amends and looking ahead.”
The specifics of when Davis will start his prison term or where he will be incarcerated are still to be announced. His imprisonment raises questions about the future of his involvement in professional basketball.
