When a new head coach takes the reins, the first step is usually a phone call. But for Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins, the connection with new coach Taylor Jenkins started a little differently—through text.

"Yeah, I mean, I haven't called him, but I have texted him a couple times," Rollins shared, offering a candid glimpse into how he's building the foundation of a new player-coach relationship. "Just congratulating him and his family."

It's a low-key start, but Rollins isn't worried about the lack of a formal phone chat. Instead, he's focused on the bigger picture. With Jenkins stepping into the lead role, the Bucks are entering a new chapter—and Rollins is ready to be a key part of that rewrite.

"It's a good situation that we're coming into, having a new head coach," Rollins said. "I don't know all that's going to be switched around by the time next season comes, but I'm just ready to come in and make an impact."

For the young guard, it's not just about adjusting to a new system—it's about helping build something lasting. "Continue the growth, build a culture, and build a winning foundation. That's really what I'm keyed in on and ready for next season."

Whether it's through texts, training camp reps, or game-day chemistry, Rollins is already setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting season ahead. And for Bucks fans, that kind of mindset is exactly what you want to hear from a player ready to step up.