NBA champion Glenn “Big Baby” Davis was convicted along with other players of insurance fraud in May and will serve a 40-month prison sentence.
Davis recently spoke about his expectations during his time in prison and what he hopes to accomplish during his time behind bars.
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Boston Celtics’ Glen Davis listens to head coach Doc Rivers during the Eastern Conference quarterfinals game against the Bulls at the United Center in Chicago on April 26, 2009. (Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
“I think I’m going to have a good time there,” the former Boston Celtics forward said. TMZ Sports On the weekend. “Learn new things and meet new people. You’ll be fine.”
He added that he has no fears about going to prison and joked about getting in shape.
“Hey ladies out there,” he added. “Write me a letter. I’m doing great in prison. Call me ‘Big Baby Jailbait’ when I get out.”
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Clippers guard Glen Davis prepares for the Western Conference quarterfinals game against the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on April 28, 2015 in Los Angeles. (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
Prosecutors said Davis engaged in an insurance fraud scheme that defrauded insurance plans covering NBA players and their families out of up to $5 million. More than 20 people were convicted in the case, many of them players who submitted false dental and medical claims to the NBA Player Health Benefits Plan.
Other members convicted in the scheme included former New Jersey Nets player Terrence Williams and former Detroit Pistons guard Will Bynum.
Davis was a member of the Celtics’ 2008 NBA championship team and won a national championship with Louisiana State University in 2006.
NBA Champion Glenn Davis attends the Sports Academy Foundation 50 for 50 at Manhattan Country Club on July 13, 2017 in Manhattan Beach, California. (Greg Doherty/Getty Images)
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He also played for the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Clippers.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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