.Aug 29, 2024, 04:25 PM ETNEW YORK-- A film project has actually made former Boston Celtics onward Glen "Big Infant" Davis a momentary reprieve from the beginning of his three-year jail term for a scams sentence in Manhattan federal government court.Judge Valerie E. Caproni claimed Wednesday that Davis can stand by till Oct. 22 to begin offering his three-year, four-month assignment for ripping off an insurance think about NBA players as well as their loved ones. She postponed his Sunday due date to disclose to jail for seven weeks after his attorney said he was actually operating to finish a documentary task on his life.A member of the Celtics' 2008 label staff, Davis was actually amongst regarding two lots previous players and also others, including doctors, who were founded guilty over recent handful of years for ripping off the NBA's players health and also benefit welfare strategy of over $5 million.On Tuesday, lawyer Brendan White sought the hold-up for Davis, mentioning a Hollywood creation business's need to finish its own job. White created that hold-ups in the project were actually triggered by difficulties organizing meetings along with qualified teammates and also colleagues that require to talk with Davis on film.Editor's PicksThe legal representative created that movie revenue "could go a long way" toward satisfying $80,000 in restitution.In her purchase giving the postponement, Caproni created that Davis "is obligated to repay notable restoration" to a target as well as she really hopes that "positive outlook regarding the monetary incentives of the movie is actually called for." At a Might 9 sentencing, Davis referenced an injury that derailed his career as well as claimed that for the past 5 or even 6 years, "I've been struggling given that basketball was derived from me."" That's all I recognize. I was actually professional at that," he mentioned. "However when I lost basketball, I lost myself." His legal professional Sabrina Shroff pointed out at penalizing that Davis had actually encountered a "huge streak of rotten luck" and also was actually thus insolvent that he as soon as inquired her for $800 so he could possibly keep his phone working.Caproni pointed out at the time, though, that Davis hadn't completely cooperated with trial department officers and also hadn't taken steps to resolve his problems.Federal prosecutor Ryan Finkel said to the court at penalizing that Davis was actually "probably one of the most prosperous baseball player" caught in the insurance coverage conspiracy.Davis, 38, bet the Celtics, Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Clippers from 2007 to 2015 after leading LSU to the 2006 Ultimate 4.