Glen Davis, whose full name is Ronald Glen Davis, was born on January 1, 1986. He is a former American basketball player best known for his strong play in the paint and his nickname, “Big Baby.” Davis spent nine seasons in the NBA from 2007 to 2015, playing for the Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, and Los Angeles Clippers.
He won an NBA championship with the Celtics as a rookie in 2008. After his NBA career, Davis played in the BIG3 league and helped Power win the 2018 championship. In recent years, his career has been affected by legal troubles, including a 2023 conviction for health care fraud involving NBA insurance claims. He was sentenced to 40 months in prison in 2024.
Age
Glen Davis was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on January 1, 1986. He is 40 years old as of March 2026.
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Glen Davis grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and went to Louisiana State University Laboratory School. In 2004, Rivals.com ranked him as the No. 3 power forward in the country and a five-star recruit. While at LSU, he was named SEC Player of the Year in 2006 and led the Tigers to the Final Four, where he scored 17 points in their semifinal loss to UCLA.
After his sophomore year, Davis entered the 2007 NBA draft and was picked 35th by the Seattle SuperSonics. He was quickly traded to the Boston Celtics for Ray Allen. As a rookie in the 2007–08 season, he played off the bench and helped the Celtics win the championship. In later seasons, injuries to Kendrick Perkins and Leon Powe gave him more playing time.
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In December 2011, Davis was traded to the Orlando Magic in a sign-and-trade deal and signed a four-year, $26 million contract. He had his highest scoring seasons with Orlando, including a 33-point game in 2013. The Magic bought out his contract in February 2014, and he then joined the Los Angeles Clippers, where he reunited with coach Doc Rivers. Davis played one full season before becoming a free agent. After 2015, chronic ankle problems forced him to stop playing and have surgery.
After leaving the NBA, Davis played in the BIG3 league in 2018 and helped Power win a championship. In November 2016, he said he was putting basketball on hold to try film production, but no major projects came from this. In his later years, Davis faced legal problems. He and 18 other former NBA players were indicted for conspiracy to commit health care and wire fraud with fake insurance claims in October 2021. He was found guilty on November 15, 2023. On May 9, 2024, he was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $80,000 in restitution. As of March 2026, Davis is still in prison and has not shared any plans for the future.
Net Worth
As of 2026, Glen Davis’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 and $3 million. During his nine NBA seasons, he earned about $35 to $40 million, with his biggest contract being a four-year, $26 million deal with Orlando in 2011. He also made money from playing in the BIG3 league and from endorsements. However, legal fees, restitution payments from the 2024 fraud case, and personal spending have greatly reduced his wealth. Since 2015, there have been no public reports of major assets or business ventures.
Career Stats
NBA Regular Season
| 2007–08† | Boston | 69 | 1 | 13.6 | .484 | .000 | .660 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 4.5 |
| 2008–09 | Boston | 76 | 16 | 21.5 | .442 | .400 | .730 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 7.0 |
| 2009–10 | Boston | 54 | 1 | 17.3 | .437 | .000 | .696 | 3.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 6.3 |
| 2010–11 | Boston | 78 | 13 | 29.5 | .448 | .133 | .736 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 11.7 |
| 2011–12 | Orlando | 61 | 13 | 23.4 | .421 | .143 | .683 | 5.4 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 9.3 |
| 2012–13 | Orlando | 34 | 33 | 31.3 | .448 | .000 | .718 | 7.2 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 15.1 |
| 2013–14 | Orlando/LAC | 68 | 44 | 24.0 | .459 | .400 | .675 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 9.6 |
| 2014–15 | L.A. Clippers | 74 | 0 | 12.2 | .459 | .000 | .632 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 4.0 |
| Career | — | 514 | 121 | 21.1 | .447 | .182 | .700 | 4.4 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 8.0 |
† Won NBA championship
Playoffs (Career Averages): 96 games, 18.9 MPG, .472 FG%, .716 FT%, 3.7 RPG, 0.7 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 6.9 PPG
Career Highlights
- NBA Champion (2008, Boston Celtics)
- BIG3 Champion (2018, Power)
- SEC Player of the Year (2006, LSU)
- No. 35 overall pick (2007 NBA Draft, traded to Celtics)
- Career-high 33 points (December 3, 2013, vs Philadelphia 76ers)
- Known for hustle, rebounding, and clutch moments (e.g., 2009 playoffs)
Glen Davis had a solid NBA career marked by a championship ring and strong bench contributions. After legal issues and a 2023 fraud conviction, he began serving a 40-month sentence in 2024.
