Glen “Big Baby” Davis Issues Farewell Video En Route To Prison
Former NBA player Glen “Big Baby” Davis issued his last video to his fans before he went away to prison. On Tuesday (Oct. 22), Davis took to his Instagram Story, where he uploaded his final clip, featuring a caption communicating where he’ll be locked up in Minnesota and his P.O. Box number. “Big Baby” looked teary-eyed as he threw up a peace sign and told his 118K followers to “be good.”
In October 2021, a federal judge previously sentenced Glen Davis to 40 months in prison after he was found guilty of defrauding the NBA’s health care benefits plan, making false statements, and multiple fraud charges. As a result, Davis was ordered to pay $80,000 in restitution. The NBA Champion will also be required to have a three-year supervised release. Per ESPN, “Big Baby” will need to attend “a financial management class and receive mandatory drug treatment” as a part of his sentencing.
But Davis wasn’t the only one involved in the scheme as 18 former players, such as Terrence Williams and Keyon Dooling, were sentenced for filing claims through the NBA Players’ Health and Benefit Welfare Plan.
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Since being indicted in the case, Glen Davis has steadily maintained his innocence, claiming that the accusations were false. However, during the hearing, the ex-athlete could be seen taking the trial hard, burying his face in his hands, and even making faces in disbelief.
Prior to his sentencing, Davis’ contemporaries wrote letters to get the former player’s sentence reduced. Ex-Golden State Warriors star and NBPA executive director Andre Iguodala penned a missive to the court, saying, “On behalf of all of our NBPA members past and present, I respectfully ask that you consider Glen’s accomplishments and the positive impact he has had on those around him when determining his sentence. I recognize the seriousness of this legal matter and appreciate the thoroughness of the judicial process and ask for leniency with these factors in mind.”
The ex-Boston Celtic pleaded with the court in an effort to take it easy on him for his wrongs. He claimed that he lost his way in life after he retired from basketball in 2014. “When I lost basketball, I lost myself,” he told the judge. “I ask you, your honor, to help me get back to who I am.”
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