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Former NBA Champion Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis Released From Prison After Healthcare Fraud Sentence
Former NBA forward Glen Davis, known to fans as “Big Baby,” has been released from federal prison after serving part of a sentence tied to a multimillion-dollar healthcare fraud scheme involving former players from the National Basketball Association.
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By Aurax Desk | March 14, 2026
Former Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis reacts during an NBA game. The former champion, known as “Big Baby,” was released from prison after serving time for his role in a healthcare fraud scheme involving former players.
Former Celtics champion freed after sentence
Former Celtics champion freed after sentence
Former NBA player Glen Davis has been released from prison after serving time for his role in a healthcare fraud scheme that targeted a benefits plan for retired players in the National Basketball Association.
Davis, widely known by his nickname “Big Baby,” had been sentenced in 2024 to about 40 months in federal prison after being convicted of filing fraudulent medical reimbursement claims. Authorities said the claims were submitted through the league’s health and welfare benefits program designed to assist former players.
Glen Davis plays for the Orlando Magic during an NBA game. Davis spent eight seasons in the National Basketball Association.
NBA career and championship run
NBA career and championship run
Davis entered the league in 2007 and became a fan favorite during his time with the Boston Celtics, helping the team win the 2008 NBA championship alongside stars such as Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen.
Over his eight-year NBA career, Davis also played for the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Clippers. Known for his physical style and energetic personality, he averaged nearly nine points per game during his time in the league.
Glen Davis celebrates with teammates after the Boston Celtics won the 2008 championship in the National Basketball Association.
Fraud scheme involved multiple former players
Fraud scheme involved multiple former players
Federal prosecutors said Davis and several other former NBA players participated in a broader fraud operation that submitted false claims for medical and dental procedures that were never performed. Investigators alleged the scheme resulted in millions of dollars in fraudulent reimbursements from the league’s healthcare plan.
Court records showed Davis filed roughly $132,000 in false claims, including procedures prosecutors said could not have occurred based on travel records and other evidence.
Life after prison
Life after prison
With his release, Davis now begins a period of supervised release as required under the terms of his sentence. The case remains one of the most high-profile fraud scandals involving former professional athletes tied to a league benefits program.
While Davis has not publicly outlined his next steps, his release marks the latest development in a case that drew widespread attention across the basketball world.
Sources: Associated Press, CBS Sports, Forbes, U.S. Department of Justice court filings
Sources: Associated Press, CBS Sports, Forbes, U.S. Department of Justice court filings
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