Bucks guard Ryan Rollins helping make ‘invaluable’ difference in kids’ lives

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins distributes bags of books to third graders at George Washington Carver Academy during an event with Bernie’s Book Bank on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Executive Director of Bernie’s Book Bank Greater Milwaukee Jenna Renno prepares bags of books while waiting for Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins to arrive for a book distribution event at George Washington Carver Academy on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins, left, is greeted by principal Miguel Sanchez, right, as he arrives to George Washington Carver Academy for a book distribution event with Bernie’s Book Bank on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins signs items as he arrives at George Washington Carver Academy for a book distribution event with Bernie’s Book Bank on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins signs books as he arrives at George Washington Carver Academy for a book distribution event with Bernie’s Book Bank on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Bucks mascot Bango greets third-grade students at George Washington Carver Academy during a book distribution event with Bernie’s Book Bank on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Executive Director of Bernie’s Book Bank Greater Milwaukee Jenna Renno, left, and Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins, right, distribute bags of books to third graders at George Washington Carver Academy on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins distributes bags of books to third graders at George Washington Carver Academy during an event with Bernie’s Book Bank on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins distributes a bag of books to third grader Sawah Mohamed at George Washington Carver Academy during an event with Bernie’s Book Bank on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins distributes bags of books to third graders at George Washington Carver Academy during an event with Bernie’s Book Bank on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins distributes bags of books to third graders at George Washington Carver Academy during an event with Bernie’s Book Bank on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins distributes bags of books to third graders at George Washington Carver Academy during an event with Bernie’s Book Bank on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins responds to a question from third grader Ja’Quincy Barr, center, during an event with Bernie’s Book Bank at George Washington Carver Academy on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins responds to questions from third graders Rayon Elliot, center, and Ja’Quincy Barr, right, during an event with Bernie’s Book Bank at George Washington Carver Academy on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Bucks mascot Bango interacts with third grades Ja’Quincy Barr during an event with Bernie’s Book Bank at George Washington Carver Academy on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Bucks guard Ryan Rollins gives books to Milwaukee third graders

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins distributes bags of books to third graders at George Washington Carver Academy during an event with Bernie’s Book Bank on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Bucks guard Ryan Rollins gives books to Milwaukee third graders

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins distributes bags of books to third graders at George Washington Carver Academy during an event with Bernie’s Book Bank on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Bucks guard Ryan Rollins gives books to Milwaukee third graders

Executive Director of Bernie’s Book Bank Greater Milwaukee Jenna Renno prepares bags of books while waiting for Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins to arrive for a book distribution event at George Washington Carver Academy on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Bucks guard Ryan Rollins gives books to Milwaukee third graders

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins, left, is greeted by principal Miguel Sanchez, right, as he arrives to George Washington Carver Academy for a book distribution event with Bernie’s Book Bank on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Bucks guard Ryan Rollins gives books to Milwaukee third graders

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins signs items as he arrives at George Washington Carver Academy for a book distribution event with Bernie’s Book Bank on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Bucks guard Ryan Rollins gives books to Milwaukee third graders

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins signs books as he arrives at George Washington Carver Academy for a book distribution event with Bernie’s Book Bank on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Bucks guard Ryan Rollins gives books to Milwaukee third graders

Milwaukee Bucks mascot Bango greets third-grade students at George Washington Carver Academy during a book distribution event with Bernie’s Book Bank on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Bucks guard Ryan Rollins gives books to Milwaukee third graders

Executive Director of Bernie’s Book Bank Greater Milwaukee Jenna Renno, left, and Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins, right, distribute bags of books to third graders at George Washington Carver Academy on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Bucks guard Ryan Rollins gives books to Milwaukee third graders

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins distributes bags of books to third graders at George Washington Carver Academy during an event with Bernie’s Book Bank on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Bucks guard Ryan Rollins gives books to Milwaukee third graders

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins distributes a bag of books to third grader Sawah Mohamed at George Washington Carver Academy during an event with Bernie’s Book Bank on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Bucks guard Ryan Rollins gives books to Milwaukee third graders

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins distributes bags of books to third graders at George Washington Carver Academy during an event with Bernie’s Book Bank on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Bucks guard Ryan Rollins gives books to Milwaukee third graders

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins distributes bags of books to third graders at George Washington Carver Academy during an event with Bernie’s Book Bank on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Bucks guard Ryan Rollins gives books to Milwaukee third graders

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins distributes bags of books to third graders at George Washington Carver Academy during an event with Bernie’s Book Bank on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Bucks guard Ryan Rollins gives books to Milwaukee third graders

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins responds to a question from third grader Ja’Quincy Barr, center, during an event with Bernie’s Book Bank at George Washington Carver Academy on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Bucks guard Ryan Rollins gives books to Milwaukee third graders

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins responds to questions from third graders Rayon Elliot, center, and Ja’Quincy Barr, right, during an event with Bernie’s Book Bank at George Washington Carver Academy on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Bucks guard Ryan Rollins gives books to Milwaukee third graders

Milwaukee Bucks mascot Bango interacts with third grades Ja’Quincy Barr during an event with Bernie’s Book Bank at George Washington Carver Academy on Wednesday May 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

“Just the fact that he cares and has a specific vision,” said Jenna Reno, the executive director of Bernie’s Book Bank in Greater Milwaukee. “I think it’s easy for anyone to say, sure, let’s help some kids and give away some money, but I think the fact that he is thoughtful about doing something that really aligns with his interests, bringing in his journey with literacy, that’s, to me, the best type of partnership and so inspiring for kids.”

Rollins attended Dakota High School in Macomb, Michigan, which is about 30 miles north of Detroit. He played one year at the University of Toledo in Ohio before being the No. 44 pick in the 2022 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks.

Rollins laughed a bit as he remembered not being into books as a kid, but he developed a love for reading once he got into the NBA and wanted to share his excitement over reading with younger kids.

“He reads diligently,” his mother, Toni said. She noted that even at Ryan’s basketball camps he handed out two books per participant.

“I think he thinks, or hopes, if I, an NBA person who is somebody that kids quote-unquote looks up to, are doing these things and making them look cool, then this too will look cool to them and kind of transfer to them in a way that maybe he didn’t get into.”

He participated in the handout of books on May 13 at Carver Elementary, a moment that those children will savor. Beyond meeting a professional basketball player, Reno said the tangibility of holding a book and flipping through its pages, as well as knowing the item is theirs, remains a highlight for children and drastically increases literacy levels.

The book donation initiative was Rollins’ brainchild in the offseason, and something he brought to his family and philanthropic advisor, Lauren Claybourne of Fingerprint Playbook.

But it wasn’t the only charitable endeavor Rollins participated in during the season, which helped lead him to be recognized by the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for March.

That award led to a $20,000 donation from the league and NBPA Foundation to Developing K.I.D.S., a Detroit-based non-profit that provides workshops and events on grief, loss, trauma and mental health support.

Rollins said he appreciated being recognized by the league, but was more moved by the fact his family was able to join him on the court at Fiserv Forum on April 10 when he was presented the award.

“It’s a product of them, you know what I mean, what they instilled in me and how they raised me,” he said. “It was great, a great time. It was dope. Great memories in that situation. It’s a blessing, man, honestly. It’s a blessing. Even being in this situation, being in the league, everything is a blessing. Just gotta take it for that and just be appreciative, honestly.”

Ryan Rollins forged quick connection in Milwaukee

Rollins is still a very young player with relatively shallow roots in not only the league but Milwaukee. He bounced to three teams via trade and waivers in less than two years and was initially signed by the Bucks with just months left in the 2024-25 season. He did get some stability by signing a 3-year, $12 million deal last July, but this was just his first full year in Milwaukee.

On some level, it would have made sense if Rollins wanted to hold off on really diving into charitable work as he got his professional footing down, but that was never really a consideration for Rollins – or his family.

His parents Chris and Toni instilled a mantra early on with their sons (Ryan has an older brother, Chris), that “to whom much is given, much is required.”

Toni said she and her husband hoped their children would pick up and retain the lessons they instilled, but she did notice Ryan was, quietly, locking onto those values and expressing them in his own way.

So, it was not a surprise to her or the family that Ryan dived right into charitable endeavors. He was a consistent participant in outreach events led by the organization, which included a Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA wheelchair basketball clinic in partnership with the Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association and a shopping event with Camp Reunite, which is a trauma-informed program for children with an incarcerated parent.

A key aspect of all of Rollins’ community endeavors is giving his personal time and space, particularly to children, where he makes sure he’s able to provide a connection. Rollins and his family said that ability grew out of their ministry in their hometown church and being able to speak and interact with people of all ages and walks of life.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) drives to the basket past New York Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara (51) to score during the first quarter in a game Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

“We’re just humble people and realize that humility is a necessity,” his mother said. “We say it as more of a reminder, not something that this is something you’re not currently doing, but as a constant reminder is that humility is everything. You gotta stay humble. You’re here today but it could be gone tomorrow.

“But again, that’s just his way. He’s one of those people who will sit back, he may not talk a whole bunch in the room but he’s observing the whole room. He can give you a read on all the stuff that went on. It’s just his nature.”

Perhaps the most shining example of that was a “friendsgiving” Rollins hosted at the Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center. Rollins brought in film producer Desire Vincent Levy to lead the event, along with chef Muhammad Abdul-Hadi of Philadelphia-based Down North Pizza and longtime family friend Craig Whilby. Whilby founded R.A.K.S. (Random Acts of Kindness), a Detroit-area non-profit that provides services to the returning citizens and families affected from the judicial system.

The group not only met about 60 justice-impacted youth at the Vel R. Phillips center, but the youths were then able make their own pizzas – Rollins brought in an oven to bake them – and had real conversations about resiliency and finding a sense of purpose.

“Everybody has their battles and everybody makes mistakes in life, especially kids like that in that situation, to be able to preach to them that second chances do come around but it’s up to you to make the most of them,” Rollins said. “What you’re doing now is a big key of making the most of that second chance when you do get that opportunity.

“And then, just like having fun with them, talking to them about basketball, having fun, just life stuff, be able to come down to earth and communicate with them on simple things. That was a good situation for us, for sure.”

Lathel Taylor, the Superintendent of Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services-Children, Youth & Family Services and a 30-year county employee, described the event as one of the more significant ones the youth at the facility have had. Part of that impact was because his parents also joined him, which presented a more transparent, vulnerable side to a professional basketball player they see on television.

“These kids, they don’t see that all the time,” Taylor said. “They don’t see that family structure and that bond and how that interaction goes. It was very clear that yeah, he’s the professional athlete but you could tell who was in charge, so to speak. These are the parents. That professional stuff, yeah, that’s cool, but these are the parents and this is what you need to do in order to be successful and this is how we raised him.

"For me, on a personal level, that was huge for me to see that.”

Taylor said the conversations quickly moved from basketball to a dialogue about choices and life in general. Moreover, Taylor commended Rollins on seeking out and serving a part of the Milwaukee community that often feels forgotten.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) scores against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Fiserv Forum on the evening of Jan. 21, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

“The fact that somebody is thinking about coming out here to try and talk to them and uplift them and help them and help us, by the way, make a difference in our kids' lives is invaluable,” Taylor said. “Because [this] detention center is not about locking kids up – it’s about treating them, helping them make better decisions, showing them better ways, helping them grow.”

Doing exactly that and capitalizing on second chances is an important message for Rollins, who not only found success on this third NBA team, but it came after he had been released by the Washington Wizards in 2024 following a guilty plea for misdemeanor shoplifting of small household items. His record was expunged six months later, but he fully understood that his NBA career was in doubt at just 22 years old.“During that time was really just reflection,” he said, while also noting he had a lot of people offer helping hands when he was down. “I had just, time.

“Just look at myself in the mirror, things that I was doing, why I was doing things, reasons I was doing it, and just making the most of my situation. You kind of take things for granted a little bit when you’re just in the moment. And when you eventually get something taken from you, you can step back and look at the situation that you were in and where you’re at now n adjust make sure you appreciate things a lot more.”

And now, as his career appears to be accelerating on an upward trajectory, he wants to continue to make the most of it by being available and helpful to others.

**“**I feel like a lot more is being put upon my plate, just blessed for more opportunities in every facet on the court, off the court,” he said. “So I just feel like because I’m getting that, I feel like I should do service and be able to give back in any facet, whether it’s giving back with some type of educational stuff or giving back by showing face and hopefully make somebody’s day with just my presence.

“I feel that’s a big thing for someone. If you get blessed to have, then you should give, too.”

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Taylor Jenkins will be the next Milwaukee Bucks head coach.

He was the Memphis Grizzlies' head coach for six seasons from 2019-25. Before that, he was an assistant coach for the Bucks in 2018-19 and five years as an assistant with the Atlanta Hawks, all under Mike Budenholzer.

At 41 years old, the fiery Jenkins will be one of the youngest head coaches in the NBA.

Scroll through this gallery for photos of his head coaching career.

Taylor Jenkins had a 250-214 (.539 winning percentage) in nearly six full seasons with the Grizzlies.

Taylor Jenkins was fired as the Memphis Grizzlies' head coach with a 44-29 record at the end of the 2024-25 season, his sixth year at the helm.

The Grizzlies went 9-14 in three playoff trips under Jenkins and advanced to the second round of the Western Conference playoffs in 2021-22.

Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins smiles as he sits down at the start of a press conference to introduce the team's 2024 NBA Draft picks at FedExForum on Friday, June 28, 2024.

Feb 8, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins gives direction during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins gives directions to forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during a free throw in the fourth quarter of the game with the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 18, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins reacts to a call during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 30, 2024; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins during media day at FedEx Forum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Oct 10, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) talks with head coach Taylor Jenkins during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Nov 20, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins reacts during a time out during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Dec 5, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins reacts toward an official after guard Ja Morant (not pictured) was ejected from the game during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Dec 7, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins reacts during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Dec 26, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins gives direction during the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Jan 6, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins gives direction during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Jan 4, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins shouts directions to his team during a game against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Jan 22, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins reacts during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Feb 28, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins (left) talks with guard Ja Morant (12) during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Jan 24, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins reacts with Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) during the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Feb 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins watches the play against the Toronto Raptors during the third quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Feb 12, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins at a press conference before a game against the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Mar 5, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins reacts during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Mar 5, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins talks with guard Ja Morant (12) during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

Taylor Jenkins will be the next Milwaukee Bucks head coach.

He was the Memphis Grizzlies' head coach for six seasons from 2019-25. Before that, he was an assistant coach for the Bucks in 2018-19 and five years as an assistant with the Atlanta Hawks, all under Mike Budenholzer.

At 41 years old, the fiery Jenkins will be one of the youngest head coaches in the NBA.

Scroll through this gallery for photos of his head coaching career.

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

Taylor Jenkins will be the next Milwaukee Bucks head coach.

He was the Memphis Grizzlies' head coach for six seasons from 2019-25. Before that, he was an assistant coach for the Bucks in 2018-19 and five years as an assistant with the Atlanta Hawks, all under Mike Budenholzer.

At 41 years old, the fiery Jenkins will be one of the youngest head coaches in the NBA.

Scroll through this gallery for photos of his head coaching career.

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

Taylor Jenkins had a 250-214 (.539 winning percentage) in nearly six full seasons with the Grizzlies.

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

Taylor Jenkins was fired as the Memphis Grizzlies' head coach with a 44-29 record at the end of the 2024-25 season, his sixth year at the helm.

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

The Grizzlies went 9-14 in three playoff trips under Jenkins and advanced to the second round of the Western Conference playoffs in 2021-22.

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins smiles as he sits down at the start of a press conference to introduce the team's 2024 NBA Draft picks at FedExForum on Friday, June 28, 2024.

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

Feb 8, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins gives direction during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

Feb 28, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins gives directions to forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during a free throw in the fourth quarter of the game with the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

Mar 18, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins reacts to a call during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

Sep 30, 2024; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins during media day at FedEx Forum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

Oct 10, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) talks with head coach Taylor Jenkins during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

Nov 20, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins reacts during a time out during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

Dec 5, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins reacts toward an official after guard Ja Morant (not pictured) was ejected from the game during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

Dec 7, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins reacts during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

Dec 26, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins gives direction during the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

Jan 6, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins gives direction during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

Jan 4, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins shouts directions to his team during a game against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

Jan 22, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins reacts during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Feb 28, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins (left) talks with guard Ja Morant (12) during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

Jan 24, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins reacts with Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) during the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

Feb 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins watches the play against the Toronto Raptors during the third quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

Feb 12, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins at a press conference before a game against the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Taylor Jenkins is the new Bucks head coach, see photos of his career

Mar 5, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins reacts during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Mar 5, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins talks with guard Ja Morant (12) during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Bucks’ Ryan Rollins helps make ‘invaluable’ difference in kids’ lives