By REYNALD MAGALLON
Robert Bolick believes NLEX is no longer about him or how far he could carry the team in the playoffs.
With a more team-oriented system, the Road Warriors star said the team’s success now hinges on two players and whether they can finally live up to their potential.
Enoch Valdez and Jonnel Policarpio.
And Bolick certainly has seen something in the two for him to say that.
“Expect big things from Enoch and Poli,” said the undisputed NLEX leader.
“Sa Kadayawan tsaka sa mga tuneup nami,n kapag maganda ang nilalaro nila ang hirap naming talunin. Sila yung X factor namin,” he added.
Bolick said the combination of their size and athleticism is what makes both Valdez and Policarpio valuable for the NLEX, especially now that they are targeting at least a Top 4 finish in the eliminations.
And with the experience they gained after coming close to reaching the semifinals of the last Philippine Cup, the veteran guard is expecting the level of play of the young guns to take off this conference.
“Araw-araw ko silang kinakausap na kailangan namin sila sistema namin. Hindi na yung ako yung (gagawa), hindi na eh. Team oriented na kami ngayon yun na yung pinipreach ni coach, and lahat kami nagkakaganun na,” said Bolick.
“Sila yung X factor namin and confident ako sa trabaho na nilagay ng dalawa. Expect nyo malaki yung maibibigay ng dalawa. Kapag maganda ang nilalaro ng dalawa, mahirap kami talunin. Sinasabi ko sa kanila kayo ang magdadala ng panalo sa atin,” he added.
