Glenn Davis, a member of the 2008 champion Boston Celtics, was known as “The Big Kid” during his eight-year playing career. Now, the 38-year-old is known as one of several scammers caught red-handed scamming NBA players’ health care and benefit plans.
Davis was sentenced to 40 months in prison in October 2021, but Judge Valerie E. Caproni granted him a brief reprieve so Davis could finish production on the documentary. The shot clock ran out on Davis on Tuesday, as the Celtics celebrated their record-tying 18th championship at TD Garden with Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen — from the 2008 team — a teary-eyed Davis sent a farewell message before being locked up. Behind bars.
“Bye, man,” Davis said on Instagram, per TMZ. “Hello, everyone. Hello, everyone. Good night.”
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His former Celtics teammate Terrence Williams — the alleged ringleader of the operation — and Keon Dowling were also among more than 20 former players convicted for their involvement in the case. Davis was ordered to pay $80,000 in restitution, was required to attend financial management classes, and will undergo mandatory drug treatment. The operation cost the NBA more than $5 million, according to the Associated Press.
NBPA Executive Director Andre Iguodala, among former coaches and family members, submitted letters of testimony on Davis’ behalf.
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“On behalf of all members of the NBPA past and present, I respectfully ask that you consider Glenn’s accomplishments and the positive impact he has had on those around him when determining his punishment,” Iguodala wrote, according to ESPN. “I recognize the seriousness of this legal matter, appreciate the thoroughness of the judicial process, and ask for leniency, taking these factors into account.”
Now that he’s officially behind bars, Davis’ tone may be changing from the carefree, jovial demeanor he expressed in July.
“I feel like I’m going to have a good time out there,” Davis told TMZ. “Learn things, meet new people. It’s going to be okay. …Shout out to the ladies over there. Write to me. I’ll be there to be fine as hell. When I get out, call me Big Baby Jailbait!”
Dowling, 44, was sentenced to 30 months in prison, and Williams, 37, was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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