Glen Davis' Prison Term Delayed So He Can Finish Film

Former Boston Celtics forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis was granted a delay in starting his three-year prison sentence for fraud. Judge Valerie E. Caproni postponed his prison term by seven weeks, allowing Davis until October 22 to report so that he can finish a documentary about his life; his attorney said the film has faced production delays due to challenges in arranging interviews.

Davis, part of the Celtics' 2008 championship team, was convicted alongside others of defrauding the NBA Players' Health and Benefit Welfare Plan of over $5 million. His lawyer highlighted that revenue from the documentary could help cover Davis's $80,000 restitution. In her ruling, Caproni wrote that Davis "owes significant restitution" to a victim and said she hoped "optimism about the financial rewards of the film is warranted."

During his sentencing, Davis reflected on struggling after his basketball career ended due to injury. His lawyer noted Davis has experienced severe financial challenges, revealing he once asked if she could give him $800 to keep his phone active. Despite these difficulties, a federal prosecutor emphasized Davis was the "most successful basketball player" involved in the fraud scheme. Davis played in the NBA from 2007 to 2015, notably contributing to the Celtics, Orlando Magic, and Los Angeles Clippers. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)