Glen Davis has been granted permission to delay the start of his prison sentence to complete a documentary about his life, ESPN reports.
Former Boston Celtics forward Davis was set to begin a three-year, four-month prison term for defrauding an insurance plan for NBA players.
Judge Valerie E. Caproni agreed to extend Davis’s reporting deadline to October 22, delaying his original Sunday deadline.
Davis’s lawyer, Brendan White, requested the postponement due to the need to finalize a film project, which faced delays in scheduling interviews with Davis’s former teammates and colleagues.
White argued that revenue from the film could help cover Davis’s $80,000 restitution obligation.
In her ruling, Judge Caproni acknowledged Davis’s significant restitution debt and expressed hope that the film’s financial potential would be realized.
Davis, a key member of the Celtics’ 2008 championship team, was involved in a scheme that defrauded the NBA’s health and benefit welfare plan of over $5 million.
At his May 9 sentencing, Davis spoke about the impact of a career-ending injury, noting how it left him struggling emotionally and financially.
His lawyer, Sabrina Shroff, described Davis’s financial struggles and his request for $800 to keep his phone active as examples of his severe hardship.
Despite these challenges, Judge Caproni noted that Davis had not fully cooperated with probation officers or taken sufficient steps to address his issues.
Federal prosecutor Ryan Finkel described Davis as “probably the most successful basketball player” implicated in the fraud conspiracy.
Davis, 38, played in the NBA for the Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, and LA Clippers between 2007 and 2015, following his notable college career with LSU.
