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  • Robert Bolick says Cady Lalanne is the quiet force behind NLEX’s rise 

    Robert Bolick says Cady Lalanne is the quiet force behind NLEX’s rise 

    While much of the spotlight this conference has fallen on explosive imports like Bol Bol, Justin Brownlee, and Bennie Boatwright, Robert Bolick believes the most important import in the league might actually be the one making the least noise.

     

    For Bolick, Cady Lalanne has become far more than just NLEX’s reinforcement — he has quietly become the emotional anchor behind the Road Warriors’ breakthrough run in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup.

     

    With NLEX Road Warriors finishing atop the standings and now sitting one win away from the semifinals, Bolick made it clear that Lalanne’s impact stretches well beyond the stat sheet.

     

    “Tiwala kami sa import namin,” Bolick said. “Ang galing ng import namin.”

     

    The numbers alone already paint an elite picture.

     

    Lalanne averaged 26.0 points, 15.6 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks during the eliminations — ranking among the conference leaders in nearly every major category. Yet for Bolick, the bigger difference lies in the kind of presence Lalanne brings every single day.

     

    “Napaka-positive. Parang minsan, hindi mo ramdam sa loob pero ang laki ng impact niya sa amin as a team. Pinapagaling niya kaming lahat. Bihirang bihira yung import na walang ka-toyo toyo,” he added.

     

    Bolick even believes Lalanne’s demeanor may have roots in his brief connection with the legendary San Antonio Spurs organization.

     

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    Drafted 55th overall by San Antonio in 2015, Lalanne spent time with the Austin Spurs in the G League early in his professional career. Though his stint there was short, Bolick feels the culture left a lasting mark.

     

    “Siguro totoo talaga yung sinasabi sa Spurs organization. Nakikita mo kung paano siya as a player. Siyempre, tayong mga Pilipino, nagtatanong ako agad, kumusta ba si Kawhi (Leonard), mga ganun. May mga kuwentong ganun, ano ba yung ginagawa niya (Lalanne). Nakikita mo agad,” said Bolick.

     

    What stands out most for the star guard is Lalanne’s willingness to sacrifice.

     

    Despite being one of the most productive imports in the league, the Haitian big man has consistently deferred to Bolick and the local core offensively, never complaining even during long stretches without touches.

     

    “Kahit sampung possession, hindi nakakatanggap, walang wala kang maririnig. Mag-mimiss ka, siya pa magsasabi na tira mo lang, re-rebound ako. Ang sarap ng ganun,” he said.

     

    “Talagang yung voice niya sa locker room, talagang mabigat.”

     

    As NLEX continues its push toward a deep playoff run, Bolick hopes the attention surrounding the Road Warriors eventually widens beyond himself.

     

    “Tingin ng tao, ako lang lagi pero hindi totoo yun. Isa siya sa mga pinaka-importante sa team,” Bolick said.

     

    And for a franchise long searching for postseason relevance, Lalanne may indeed be the steady force that finally changed everything.

     

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  • Cady Lalanne sees Luka Dončić-like impact in Robert Bolick as NLEX finds its rhythm

    Cady Lalanne sees Luka Dončić-like impact in Robert Bolick as NLEX finds its rhythm

    Cady Lalanne praised Robert Bolick’s all-around brilliance after NLEX’s 120-102 win over Phoenix, where both stars powered the Road Warriors with dominant performances.

     

    For Cady Lalanne, Robert Bolick’s influence on NLEX goes well beyond putting points on the board.

     

    On a team still carving out its identity in the conference, Bolick has emerged as the player who can organize everything — whether it is scoring, creating for others, or controlling the tempo when the game starts to open up.

     

    That is why Lalanne did not hesitate when asked to describe what his teammate brings to the floor. “Robert is one of those guys he’s like Luka,” Lalanne said.

     

    “He can get to the basket, hit a jump shot, knock down a three, make plays, get assists, whatever you need.”

     

    Bolick delivered exactly that kind of all-around command in NLEX’s 120-102 win over Phoenix, finishing with 22 points, five rebounds, and 14 assists in another masterful outing for the Road Warriors.

     

    He dictated the flow of the game from start to finish, constantly putting pressure on the Fuel Masters’ defense while creating opportunities for teammates and keeping the offense in rhythm.

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    Lalanne was just as instrumental in the victory, imposing his will inside and giving Phoenix problems throughout the contest. The veteran big man finished with 29 points and 10 rebounds, forming a punishing one-two punch with Bolick that proved too much for the Fuel Masters to contain.

     

    Together, the pair gave NLEX the kind of balance that can be difficult to defend — one controlling the perimeter and the other owning the paint.

     

    Rather than leaning on one isolated scoring run, the Road Warriors were able to stretch Phoenix in different ways, with Bolick acting as both the initiator and the stabilizer while Lalanne anchored the attack closer to the basket.

     

    For Lalanne, though, the win reflected more than just what he and Bolick were able to do.

     

    “Kevin Alas played great… Everybody contributed. It was a great team game,” he said.

     

    That may be what makes the Road Warriors more dangerous as the conference progresses.

    Bolick remains the engine, but NLEX is beginning to show that it has enough pieces around him to sustain strong performances. Lalanne gives the team a reliable interior force, Alas continues to provide steady support, and the rest of the roster is starting to settle into roles that make the group more complete.

     

    Phoenix, meanwhile, found its brightest spark in Ricci Rivero, who led the Fuel Masters with 20 points and five rebounds in the loss.

     

    Still, NLEX’s collective rhythm and firepower proved too much to overcome. If that kind of balance continues, the Road Warriors may be building more than just momentum.

     

    They may be shaping into one of the more dangerous teams in the conference — especially with Bolick continuing to prove he can impact the game in virtually every area, and Lalanne providing the dominant presence to match.

     

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  • NLEX moves early, taps Cady Lalanne to power Commissioner’s Cup push

    NLEX moves early, taps Cady Lalanne to power Commissioner’s Cup push

    NLEX isn’t waiting around for the PBA Commissioner’s Cup to unfold before making its intentions clear.

     

    Fresh off an early playoff exit in the Philippine Cup, the Road Warriors struck quickly, securing Haitian import Cady Lalanne to anchor their bid in the mid-season conference. 

     

    The 6-foot-10 center arrived in Manila on Sunday, giving the team a head start as it looks to recalibrate and contend.

     

    Lalanne brings with him a résumé shaped more by global grind than NBA spotlight. A University of Massachusetts standout, he was selected in the second round of the 2015 NBA Draft by San Antonio but carved his professional path overseas instead, becoming a familiar presence across multiple international leagues.

     

    At 33, Lalanne arrives as a polished, battle-tested reinforcement. His recent body of work includes stints in FIBA club competitions, where he consistently delivered, averaging 17.1 points and 9.8 rebounds per game across his appearances. 

     

     

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    He has also competed on the FIBA WASL stage, reaching the Final 8 three times—twice with Kuwait Club and most recently with C.S. Sagesse—underscoring his experience against elite regional competition.

     

    His most recent stop came in Taiwan, where he suited up for Kaohsiung in the TPBL before being released earlier this month. 

     

    Now, he steps into a new challenge, tasked with providing interior presence and stability for an NLEX side eager to climb higher after finishing eighth last conference and bowing out to eventual champion San Miguel in the quarterfinals.

     

    NLEX becomes the second team to lock in an import for the Commissioner’s Cup, following Phoenix’s signing of James Dickey II. With Lalanne in place early, the Road Warriors are signaling urgency—and belief—that a stronger, deeper run is within reach this time around.

     

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