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».
