Scot Pollard: NBA Veteran, Survivor Contestant, and Heart Transplant Survivor

In this episode of Real Estate Makes Us Drink, hosts Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum sit down with former NBA player Scot Pollard—an 11-year NBA veteran, Survivor: Kaôh Rōng (Season 32) contestant, and recent heart transplant survivor. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview where Scot shares the wild ride from growing up in a giant family, to becoming a Kansas Jayhawk legend, to being drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the 1997 NBA Draft.

We talk about Scot’s years with the Pistons, Kings, Pacers, Cavs, and Celtics, what it was like to be nearly picked before Tim Duncan, and how his college teammates like Paul Pierce and Raef LaFrentz helped shape his path.

Then we dive into his Survivor experience in Cambodia, how real the "reality" was, behind-the-scenes casting secrets, and why editing can turn you into a villain (even if you’re not one). Scot also shares candid stories about dealing with death threats from fans, emotional breakdowns on set, and what it was like watching his season back with his family.

If you’re a fan of the NBA, Survivor, reality TV, or just want to hear raw, unfiltered stories from a 6'11" man who’s lived a wild life, this episode is a must-watch.

Part 2 covers his heart transplant journey and life beyond the camera—don’t miss it

Hit subscribe, drop a comment if you're a Survivor fan, and tell us who YOUR favorite player was from Season 32.

Schedule a consultation with Brian or Brad https://calendly.com/therealtorindy