Former NBA and college basketball star Scot Pollard faced his own mortality as he underwent a heart transplant. Pollard's health journey hit close to home, as his father, Pearl, collapsed and died from heart failure while waiting in vain for a transplant of his own. Scot was 16 at the time of his father's death.
On Father's Day, ESPN E60's Jeremy Schaap tells the story of Scot's battle to not allow history to repeat itself and continue to be present for his family. "Heart of Pearl" debuts Sunday on ESPN. An extended version will be available afterward on ESPN+ and Disney+.
Here are key facts about the ESPN E60 special report:
When does "Heart of Pearl" debut?
The ESPN E60 special report debuts Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
How can fans watch?
Fans can watch the debut on ESPN and then in the E60 streaming hub.
What else should fans know about "Heart of Pearl"?
"Heart of Pearl" was produced and directed by Daniel Lindberg. In addition to the E60 special report, Scot Pollard's story will be explored in a companion written piece by Alyssa Haduck on ESPN.com.
What is E60?
E60, founded in 2007, is ESPN's highly decorated sports storytelling brand. E60 has received more than 110 Sports Emmy nominations and won accolades for its mix of revealing profiles, hard-hitting investigations and exclusive interviews delivered with innovative production techniques, top-notch journalism with unrivaled storytelling. E60 has taken numerous formats during its lifespan, including that of a magazine-style program, segments and its current format as a one-hour, single-story program for linear television and streaming.
