Former Boston Celtics player Glen “Big Baby” Davis has found the silver lining to his punishment after being convicted of participating in defrauding the NBA’s Players’ Health and Benefit Welfare Plan. But he may be alone in doing so.
He, along with more than 20 others, including former Bulls player Will Bynum and former New Jersey Nets shooting guard Terrence Williams, were indicted and convicted of submitting falsified medical claims for procedures that did not take place in order to collect kickback payments.
Davis’ fraudulent claims totaled $159,000. He was found guilty of committing health care fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to make false statements, and conspiracy to commit health care and write fraud.
Despite facing up to 20 years behind bars, on May 9 he was sentenced to 40 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $80,000 in restitution. Upon his release, the 2008 NBA championship winner will be required to complete a financial management course and undergo mandatory drug treatment.
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