Glen 'Big Baby' Davis Begins 40-Month Prison Sentence

Former NBA player Glen 'Big Baby' Davis posted a farewell video on Instagram on October 22, coinciding with the NBA's opening day, as he prepared to begin serving a 40-month prison sentence for his involvement in a fraud scheme. In the video, Davis appeared upbeat, smiling and giving a peace sign while addressing his followers, despite the serious nature of his upcoming incarceration. He was found guilty of submitting false invoices to defraud the NBA's Players' Health and Benefit Welfare Plan, alongside 19 other former players, collectively attempting to defraud the plan of over $5 million. In addition to his prison term, Davis has been ordered to pay $80,000 in restitution and will undergo three years of supervised release, during which he must attend financial management courses and receive drug treatment. His cheerful demeanor during this difficult moment has drawn significant attention online, with some commending his transparency and resilience. Davis, a key player in the Boston Celtics' 2008 championship win, faces this challenging chapter following years of relative public absence.