Former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis has been granted a temporary reprieve from starting his three-year prison term after being convicted of fraud in Manhattan federal court. Judge Valerie E. Caproni agreed to delay his deadline to report to prison until October 22 to allow Davis to work on completing a documentary film project regarding his life.
Attorney Brendan White requested the delay, stating that a Hollywood production company needed to finish the project. The delay was reportedly due to difficulties in scheduling interviews with professional teammates and colleagues necessary to complete the film. The revenue generated from the film could potentially help Davis satisfy an $80,000 restitution payment.
During his sentencing on May 9, Davis spoke about his career-ending injury and the subsequent challenges he faced. He expressed his struggles with losing basketball, which he referred to as the only thing he knew and was an expert at. Davis’ lawyer, Sabrina Shroff, highlighted his string of bad luck and financial difficulties, even mentioning a time when he requested money to keep his phone working.
Despite the hardships Davis faced, Judge Caproni noted that he had not fully cooperated with probation officers and had not taken the necessary steps to address his issues. Federal prosecutor Ryan Finkel also acknowledged Davis as a successful basketball player caught in the insurance conspiracy, referring to him as “probably the most successful basketball player” involved in the scheme.
Davis, 38, played for the Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, and LA Clippers from 2007 to 2015, following his successful college career at LSU. His involvement in defrauding the NBA’s health and benefit welfare plan for over $5 million led to his conviction and subsequent three-year, four-month prison sentence.
Glen “Big Baby” Davis’s delay in starting his prison term highlights the complexities of his situation, from the highs of his basketball career to the lows of his legal troubles. The completion of his documentary film project could potentially provide a source of income to help him meet his restitution requirements. While he faces challenges ahead, his ability to navigate through them remains to be seen.
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