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Charged with wire fraud conspiracy, Porter faces a significant prison sentence, potentially up to four years behind bars. This makes him the first NBA player banned for gambling since the infamous Jack Molinas in the 1950s, reviving concerns over the integrity of professional sports.
Glenn Davis: A Fraud Scheme Gone Wrong
Glenn "Big Baby" Davis was another NBA player recently sentenced for committing fraud against the league’s healthcare plan. The 2017-2020 scheme involved submitting fake medical claims, involving several other former NBA players including Terence Williams and Shannon Brown. Together, they conned the NBA out of $5 million by billing for services that were never rendered.