The 2025-26 Milwaukee Bucks will go as far as Giannis Antetokounmpo enables them to. It's a truth that's universally accepted in NBA circles. What a recent loss quietly proved, however, is that Antetokounmpo isn't the only player Milwaukee can rely on for significant production.
With the two-time MVP out against the Charlotte Hornets, it was Ryan Rollins who stepped up and provided star-caliber contributions—thus answering if he could thrive without Antetokounmpo.
Rollins has been in tremendous form early in 2025-26, excelling on both ends of the floor at the point guard position. Through 12 appearances, he's averaging 17.