Ex-NBA star Glen Davis freed after serving 17 months in prison
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Former NBA star Glen Davis returned home more than a year earlier than initially expected.
Davis was released Thursday after spending 17 months behind bars. He was sentenced to 40 months in prison after being convicted of attempted health benefits scheme fraud. Davis’ attorney, Brendan White, said the NBA champion is making the most of his time while serving his sentence.
“He used his time productively while serving his sentence and participated in many programs during this time,” White said. Athletic. “He is ready to become a productive member of society again.”
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Power’s Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis (0) makes a free throw during the BIG3 Playoffs at Smoothie King Center on August 25, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Chris Graythen/BIG3 via Getty Images)
“They tried to hold me down. You know what I’m saying? But I’m back, man. I’m back, baby,” Davis later said in a video sent to X. He confirmed that he was released.
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Davis was sentenced in November 2023. He was one of 20 people charged and convicted for their roles in a wide-ranging conspiracy that involved submitting false medical claims to the NBA Players’ Health and Benefits Plan. indictment.
Although Davis was originally scheduled to go to prison in September 2024, the judge gave him about two more months to finish his documentary film. He eventually reported after a seven-week delay.
Glen Davis (11) of the Boston Celtics checks the rebound against the New York Knicks in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York on April 24, 2011. (Nick Laham/Getty Images)
In addition to the prison sentence, Davis will be sentenced to three years of supervised release. During that time, he must attend a financial management class and undergo mandatory drug treatment as conditions of release. He was also ordered to pay $80,000 in restitution.
Davis is scheduled to be released from the rehabilitation center in early July. Athletic.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Glen Davis (0) reacts to the referees’ foul call during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on March 2, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Bruce Kluckhohn/USA TODAY Sports)
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Davis was a member Boston Celtics 2008 NBA championship team. He also had stints with the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Clippers during his nine-year NBA career. According to the height and weight lists of NBA players, he weighed an average of 290 pounds during his playing days.
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