By admin 
Ever since Glen Davis was released from prison after serving 17 months of an initial 40-month sentence for his role in a scheme that defrauded the NBA’s health care plan of millions of dollars, the former NBA champion has remained a frequent topic of discussion.
And while “Big Baby” was previously mocked by former players for trying to bring other players into the fold and “snitching” on them, Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway condemned Davis for letting down his own community for a much more serious reason.
Put simply, speaking on his podcast, the 60-year-old expressed frustration with seeing certain individuals exploit a system that so many NBA players have sacrificed their bodies to earn and depend on as they get older.
“To me, he’s scamming us,” Tim
“He’s doing that to us. They are making it difficult for us to get out free medical that we worked so hard for. Sacrifice our bodies to go through this.”
How did Glen Davis & Co. try to scam the NBA?
“Big Baby” was one of the 18 former players indicted in October 2021 for participating in a scheme to defraud the NBA Players’ Health and Welfare Benefit Plan.
According to the case, the 2008 NBA champion submitted approximately $132,000 in fraudulent claims, including a $27,000 claim for dental work that was supposedly performed in Beverly Hills. Authorities later used cellphone data to establish that Davis was actually in Las Vegas when the procedure was allegedly performed.
The broader scheme involved nearly $4 million in fraudulent medical and dental claims for services that were never actually provided. So, participants allegedly obtained fake invoices for nonexistent treatments, submitted them to the league’s health plan, and collected reimbursements.
And it wasn’t just Davis who did the deed.
Terrence Williams, who was identified as the mastermind behind the exploitation, obtained fraudulent medical and dental invoices and distributed them to Davis. His role was so significant that Williams was sentenced to 10 years in prison, ordered to forfeit over $650,000 and required to pay $1.5 million in restitution.
Read more “Say, 300 days, I am 295 in the gym” – Nikola Jokic debunks the myth about his work ethic
Former NBA guard Will Bynum was also adjudged guilty and was sentenced to 18 months in prison and ordered to pay $183,000 in restitution.
Hardaway feels he was done wrong
Seeing so many players participate in a fraudulent scheme designed to safeguard the medical procedures of so many NBA players made Tim livid.
As a result, rather than viewing this as an isolated mistake, Hardaway appreciated the authorities for placing the culprits behind bars who clearly couldn’t see past their own benefit.
“Now what if he needs a heart transplant? They might have kicked him out. This stuff is serious,” Hardaway added. “You are playing with people’s lives. They should put their a– in jail; they should because you’re f–ing with my s–t.”
Tim’s frustration clearly indicates the bigger picture.
The likes of Nick Young and Gilbert Arenas may have trolled Davis for trying to bring others down; Hardaway wants Davis to take accountability.
Related: “The biggest dork you will ever meet” – Sophie Cunningham reveals what Caitlin Clark is really like behind closed doors
Read more Illinois vs Duke Prediction: Big Moment for Both Teams
Copyright 2026 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
This story was originally published September 11, 2026 at 12:48 AM.