Pollard\u2019s heart issues stem from a virus he battled in 2021, similar to one that led to his father\u2019s death in 1991
\nNew York
\nFormer National Basketball Association (NBA) player, Scot Pollard, on Friday underwent a successful heart transplant, according to a social media post by his wife, Dawn.
\nIn a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, announced that the surgery \u201cwent well\u201d, and the new heart was a \u201cperfect fit\u201d. She also expressed her gratitude to the donor for being their \u201chero\u201d.
\nPollard had previously stated in an interview with the Indianapolis Star that they needed to find a donor with a similar frame.
\nAfter registering at three hospitals, he was admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center\u2019s ICU on February 7 and said that he was \u201cstaying here until I get a heart.\u201d
\nEarlier on Friday, Dawn shared photos on X that showed the 49-year-old former athlete getting his head shaved, with the caption, \u201cScot wanted me to let everyone know that the pre-heart transplant hair is gone, it\u2019s go time!\u201d
\n\u201cPlease keep the prayers coming for Scot, the surgeons, for the donor and his family who lost their loved one,\u201d Dawn continued in her post before the procedure. \u201cThis donor gave the most amazing gift of life and we are forever grateful.\u201d
\nPollard\u2019s heart issues stem from a virus he battled in 2021, similar to the one that led to his father Pearl\u2019s death in 1991. Since then, he\u2019s faced numerous health issues, leading to the need for a heart transplant and a donor.
\nThe 6-foot-11 centre, a first-round pick in the 1997 NBA Draft, averaged 4.4 points and 4.6 rebounds per game over 11 years, with stops with the Pistons, Kings Pacers, Cavaliers, and Celtics.
\nHe won the 2007-08 season title with Boston despite a season-ending injury, following a previous NBA Finals appearance with LeBron James and Cleveland.
\nBefore becoming an NBA fan-favourite, he starred with Kansas, recording 218 blocked shots and 850 rebounds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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