
Ryan Rollins stepped up in a big way in the Bucks' Saturday win over the Phoenix Suns.
The Milwaukee Bucks got back on track with a 108-105 win Saturday night over the Phoenix Suns and the grit that it took to pull off that win, especially from a select few Milwaukee players, is a glimpse into what can be a very promising future.
Ryan Rollins led the Bucks with 26 points and at this point in the state of the Bucks' franchise, Rollins is going to be the biggest piece of the team going forward and with a performance like he had on Saturday, it's a great sign of what he can grow to be.
The biggest sign of Rollins' positive growth in Saturday's game is his decision making. He came through in the clutch and found his best looks when he could.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) and Utah Jazz guard Andersson Garcia (0) battle for a rebound during the second half at Delta Center. Rob Gray-Imagn ImagesRollins Developing
Rollins is still just 23 years old and finding his footing in the league, but he's steadily finding more maturity and more composure in the big moments and that growth isn't just apparent in his final box score, but it's something his teammates are noticing as well.
"He's a great player. he was calm getting to his spots, getting those fouls," Ousmane Dieng said of Rollins' performance (via Bucks). "I think it was just making the right play every time. So, shout out to him."
LA Clippers guard Darius Garland (10) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) during second half at Smoothie King Center. Stephen Lew-Imagn ImagesThis season may have been a disappointing run for the Bucks, but at this stage of the season it's more important for Milwaukee to look forward and build toward a future centered around a young core.
The Future of the Bucks With Rollins
Rollins will undoubtedly be the biggest part of that and whether or not the future of the Bucks includes Giannis Antetokounmpo down the line, establishing the foundation of the rest of the team is the biggest part of ensuring that the Bucks can get back to the mountain top.
Utah Jazz guard Ace Bailey (19) dribbles the ball defended by Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) during the first half at Delta Center. Rob Gray-Imagn ImagesThere's an energy that's building in Milwaukee amidst all the frustration that this season has brought and it's a sign of better things yet to come.
Rollins has a high ceiling as an electric guard that can jump start scoring runs for Milwaukee and as he continues to develop and continues to have more responsibility placed upon him, it's looking more and more like he'll be able to rise to the occasion.
Saturday's game was just one example of what Roillins can be and as he continues to grow as a both a player and a leader on the team, he can have the capacity to lead the Bucks back to a contender in the Eastern Conference.


