Robert Bolick’s wife, Cassandra, is making the NLEX main gunner's transition to being a father a little easier.
Two matches ago, Robert Bolick could not be seen on the floor for NLEX.
Instead of suiting up for the Road Warriors against San Miguel last Sunday, April 28, Bolick savored his new role as a dad and chose to skip the game to welcome his newborn son.
He has played inspired basketball after that, quickly erupting with 38 points on his return in a loss against Rain or Shine last Friday, May 3, and a game-high 25 points Sunday, May 5, that gave the Road Warriors a win this time against Ginebra and sent them to the playoffs.
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Heading into the all-important quarterfinals, Bolick said that NLEX coach Frankie Lim advised him to get a nanny to assist him in taking care of his baby so he could get enough rest.
"Si coach Frankie, sabi niya, kumuha daw akong yaya para hindi ako puyat sa gabi," said Bolick, chuckling.
With his obligations as a basketball player, Bolick thanked his wife who is making his transition to being a father a bit easier.
“Credit 'yun sa asawa ko. Nakakatulog akong maigi sa gabi, 'di nya ako ginigising,” said Bolick.
“Siya 'yung nagsasakripisyo kasi alam niyang importante itong basketball din sa akin.”
But Bolick also makes sure to devote his time after practices to his child, whom he considers as his inspiration together with his wife Cassandra.
"Sila 'yung inspirasyon ko talagang dumoble pa. Puntang practice, pag-uwi, tinatry kong bantayan 'yung anak ko. Inspiration 'yun, eh," said Bolick.
"Sabi nga nila coach Frankie, iba 'yun 'pag may anak ka na. Magiging iba 'yung tingin mo sa buhay."
Bolick will try to bring his inspired play into the quarters, where the Road Warriors are set to face Meralco in a best-of-three affair.
For now, he is looking forward to going home to his son, even giving him a shout-out during the post-game press conference.
"Nanonood 'yun. Hi. I love you. Kita tayo pag-uwi. Kain tayo," said Bolick as he gave a small wave to the camera.