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“Finally Recognized Me”: Alex Rodriguez Celebrates Major Turnaround in His Relationship Minnesota Timberwolves’ 22-Year-Old Superstar

Published 05/26/2023, 12:10 PM EDT

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Alex Rodriguez has transitioned from baseball to basketball by owning the Minnesota Timberwolves. This has made him one of the most famous people in sports. He is still incredibly well-known just by his status as a baseball legend. But one of his Timberwolves stars did not know who he was when he first bought the NBA team. Most recently, he celebrated the journey from then to now having a close friendship with that star.

Rodriguez is thoroughly enjoying his time as the T-Wolves owner. The former New York Yankees legend is thriving in the role. Furthermore, he seems to have developed a close relationship with his players. This most recent celebration is one such case. 

Alex Rodriguez celebrates his close relationship with Anthony Edwards after a rough start

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When Alex Rodriguez bought the Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards did not know who the Yankees legend was. This is somewhat surprising considering the stardom that Rodriguez achieved during his career. But Edwards admitted to not knowing him and generally knowing very little about baseball.

Most recently, A-Rod celebrated how close they have gotten with an Instagram post commemorating it. In the post, he shared a photo of him and Edwards posing together and said that the youngster finally recognizes him. 

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In the Instagram post, he said, “Good news… @theanthonyedwards_ finally recognized me 😂”. In the picture, they can be seen smiling and generally in a good mood. The Timberwolves had a decent season but were eliminated from the playoffs disappointingly. But A-Rod has ambitious plans for the team.

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Edwards was a bright light for the Minnesota-based NBA team, as he earned his first All-Star appearance. Furthermore, he was their best player in the postseason and put up several amazing performances, including a 40-point game. Recently, A-Rod and Edwards enjoyed a special moment with a top music producer.

A-Rod and Edwards created a special moment with DJ Khaled

During Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Alex Rodriguez and Anthony Edwards created a special moment with DJ Khaled. During that night, A-Rod and Edwards interacted with the iconic producer. Furthermore, Rodriguez shared a picture of the iconic moment on Instagram for his 4.1 million followers. Furthermore, during that game, A-Rod could also be seen deep in conversation with his young Timberwolves star.

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Pranay Mukherjee is an MLB writer at EssentiallySports, with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. His expertise lies in cheat sheets, post-game analysis, and trade rumors, providing readers with comprehensive coverage of the sport. Pranay is an avid follower of baseball and is a staunch supporter of the Yankees, firmly believing that it is time for the New York team to break their World Series jinx.
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