Twelve hours following a heart transplant, the former Boston Celtics champion stood

Twelve hours following a heart transplant, the former Boston Celtics champion stood

There wasn’t much of a relationship between Scot Pollard and the Boston Celtics. In reality, he played just 22 games as a reserve center in Boston before calling it quits on his 11-year NBA career. He did, however, receive a championship ring for those 22 games.

Pollard, who was a part of Boston’s 2008 championship team, just had a heart transplant. Pollard’s spouse Dawn announced on social media on Friday that a donor had been located. She shared later that day that her spouse is healing well and the match was a “perfect fit.”

It was difficult to find a matching heart because of Pollard’s 6-foot-11 stature. ESPN claims that Pollard need a donation due to a genetic disorder most likely brought on by a virus he contracted in 2021. At age 54, Pollard’s father passed away from the same illness.

“Scot’s heart has changed!” Dawn wrote on Friday, February 16, on X. “I’ve been told the heart is large, strong, and a wonderful fit. The surgery went perfectly! And now for the very important part of healing. We appreciate everyone’s ongoing prayers and support, but we especially want to express our sincere gratitude to the donor—our hero.

Scot Pollard is well-known for his humor and gregarious demeanor. Dawn said that straight after surgery, he was just the same old Scot.

“Look who’s feeling fantastic and awake!” Dawn shared a photo of herself seated next to Scot on X. When the breathing tube was removed early this morning, he began to sing “I left my heart in San Fran-Nashville” and crack jokes. We are all in awe of Scot’s progress in his recuperation.

Scot was on his feet and on the path to recovery not long after the surgery. Less than 12 hours after her husband’s treatment, Dawn shared a brief video of him online.

“He is standing just 12 hours after receiving a heart transplant!” Dawn made a post on X. “Everyone is in awe of his growth! Continue!

The majority of his professional career was spent with the Sacramento Kings after Detroit traded him to the Pistons during the 1997–98 season, in which he appeared in just 33 games. Pollard averaged career-highs in points (5.9) and rebounds (6.0) during his five seasons in Sacramento.