(CNN Philippines, May 15) — A local basketball star is taking his talents to the Land of the Rising Sun.
Robert Bolick has left the NorthPort Batang Pier in the PBA and signed with Japan B.League Division 2 team Fukushima Firebonds, his new squad announced Monday.
“I am very grateful and blessed to be a part of Fukushima Firebonds. I’m truly honored to represent this team and showcase my skills and talent to achieve greater heights together with this new family,” he said in a statement.
The former San Beda standout was drafted by NorthPort in the 2018 PBA Rookie Draft and has since then became the face of the franchise.
The 27-year-old cager’s contract with the Batang Pier expired in April, which gave him the opportunity to explore options to see hardcourt action elsewhere.
Bolick averaged 21.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 6.14 assists in his last stint for NorthPort in the PBA Governors’ Cup.
