In 2021, the basketball world was shocked when 18 former NBA players were involved in a health insurance fraud scheme, using fake invoices for medical and dental procedures that never occurred to defraud the league’s benefit plan between 2017 and 2021. Among those charged was 2008 NBA champion with the Boston Celtics, Glen “Big Baby” Davis. However, the fanbase recently witnessed good news alongside a jovial version of the former player.

“But I’m back, baby!” Davis said while grooving alongside his close ones.

In the video, the 40-year-old, wearing a gray sweatshirt, was delighted after reportedly being released after 40 months (3+ years) in prison. Davis was sentenced by a federal judge in 2024. He was found guilty of participating in a scheme with others to submit $3.9 million in fraudulent medical claims.

The former Celtics player had pleaded with the court for leniency for his wrongdoing. He claimed that he had lost his way in life after the 2014-15 season. The NBPA’s executive director, Andre Iguodala, also supported him in this.

“When I lost basketball, I lost myself,” Davis told Judge Valerie E. Caproni. “I ask you, your honor, to help me get back to who I am.”

“On behalf of all of our NBPA members past and present, I respectfully ask that you consider Glen’s accomplishments and the positive impact he has had on those around him when determining his sentence,” Iguodala wrote in his letter. “I recognize the seriousness of this legal matter and appreciate the thoroughness of the judicial process, and ask for leniency with these factors in mind.”

Even before going to prison, the former NBA star remained in good spirits, as evidenced by his message.

“Love you all,” Davis said. “Love y’all. Y’all be good!”

While he began his sentence in late 2024, it was delayed for a peculiar reason.

The former NBA star was supposed to report to prison on September 1. But Judge Valerie E. Caproni, a U.S. district judge in the Southern District of New York, ruled and allowed the Celtics champion to wait until October 22. This was done so that Davis could fulfill his documentary filming commitments.

Davis’s lawyer, Brendan White, argued that the documentary “could go a long way” to helping the former athlete repay the $80,000 in restitution. Now that the former Celtics champion is out, there are more steps he has to take to avoid further trouble.

NBA champion Glen Davis’ post-prison life

Despite earning $34.4 million across his NBA career, Glen Davis’ lawyers revealed that he once asked for $800 so he could keep his phone working. Davis stated that retirement from the NBA in 2015 had faltered his sense of self-awareness. As per reports, Davis must serve three years of supervised release.

The post-release conditions also include mandatory drug treatment and participation in a financial management class. This is similar to what another NBA star, Sebastian Telfair, was ordered to do.

“I feel good; I feel rehabilitated,” Telfair said to Antoinette Media in 2025. ” I did what I had to do and took care of myself. Now, I’m going to get back to my babies.”

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The 10-year veteran was also one of the 18 players involved in health care fraud scheme. It surely appears to be another chance for them to start again, with Telfair and Davis both echoing positivity with their messages.