Glen “Big Baby” Davis, a former NBA champion, was sentenced to 40 months in prison for defrauding the league’s healthcare plan

Glen “Big Baby” Davis, a former NBA player, was given a 40-month prison term on Thursday for his involvement in the league’s healthcare scheme fraud. After serving his prison sentence, 38-year-old Davis, who is well-known for his time spent with the Boston Celtics and his participation in their 2008 championship squad, will also have to serve three years of supervised release.

In November, Davis was found guilty of several counts, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, healthcare fraud, and false statement fabrication. He could have spent as much as twenty years in prison.

According to the prosecution, Davis and his associates stole more than $5 million over the course of four years from the NBA’s insurance program for players and their families. False claims for never-rendered dental and medical care were submitted as part of the scheme. In particular, Davis submitted false claims totaling $132,000, one of which was for a fictitious $27,200 dental surgery in Beverly Hills on a day when he was in fact in Las Vegas on his way to Paris.

This sentencing is a component of a larger investigation in which over 20 people have been found guilty. The scheme’s mastermind, former NBA star Terrance Williams, was given a 10-year prison term.

In addition, Will Bynum, a former NBA player, was forced to pay roughly $183,000 in reparations after receiving an 18-month jail sentence last month for his role in similar fraudulent acts.

Although Davis spent eight seasons in the NBA, he is best remembered for his part in the Celtics’ championship team. He also had periods with the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Clippers.