Dawn Pollard shared on Friday that the 6ft 11 former basketball player « has a new heart » that is a « perfect fit ».
Former NBA Scot Pollard is « awake and feeling great » one day after a successful heart transplant, his wife has said.
Dawn Pollard took to X on Friday to share that the former basketball player, who turned 49 on Monday, « has a new heart! »
She said: « Surgery went well and I’ve been told the heart is big, powerful and is a perfect fit! Now on to the crucial part of recovery.
« Thank you to everyone for the continued prayers and support, but most of all, deepest thanks to the donor, our hero. »
She added on Saturday: « Look who’s awake and is feeling great! Breathing tube came out early this morning and he started cracking jokes and singing, ‘I left my heart in San Fran-Nashville’. »
Her latest update showed Pollard standing up just 12 hours after the transplant, saying « we are all amazed at his progress ».
