Scot Pollard is not ready to announce his retirement from the National Basketball Association. “Not officially, no way,” said the 33-year-old former Kansas University power forward, who for the first time in 12 years is not under contract with an NBA team. “I am keeping my options open. I will not close any doors. That’s why I’m working out every day, staying in shape. If the right situation does come, great. If not, I’ll be a soccer dad in Indianapolis working on my next career (broadcasting),” added Pollard, who along with wife, Mindy, is raising three young children in Indiana. The 6-foot-11, 270-pounder played in 22 games last season while battling injuries with the Boston Celtics. The 2008 NBA champions did not offer Pollard a contract for this season, despite the fact that after a pair of reconstructive ankle surgeries...
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