Former NBA Champion Glen Davis Handed 40-Month Prison Sentence for Defrauding League’s Healthcare Scheme, Says ‘The Only Way You Can Stop Me From Eating Hamburgers Is To Put Me in Jail’ (Watch Video)

Former NBA player Glen Davis, among others, was sentenced to 40 months in jail after they were convicted of defrauding the NBA's healthcare scheme. As per a report in Forbes, Davis, among 18 others, was charged for allegedly submitting fraudulent reimbursement claims for medical services amounting to nearly $4 million. As the news broke out, the former Boston Celtics player, who was in a jolly mood, went live on Instagram and said, "I'mma have to choke the chicken in the bathroom. That's crazy. I'mma be swole though. I swear to God, I'mma be in so much shape." Davis won the NBA in 2008 with the Boston Celtics.

Glen Davis Sentenced to Prison

Glen Davis has been jailed for his role in a scheme to defraud the NBA's health care plan.

Davis said he'll be "swole" in jail because going to prison is the only way he'll stop eating burgers 💀 pic.twitter.com/yBMNasYv53

— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) May 10, 2024

Glen Davis' Instagram Live

Glen “Big Baby” Davis on IG live after being sentenced to prison today 😭

pic.twitter.com/Juchdp4fHt https://t.co/IFe2w2871X

— Mark Jackson’s Burner (@casualtakeking) May 9, 2024

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