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New York Yankees icon Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez has remained an energetic personality throughout his sporting tenure. A farewell to his days of on-field action in his beloved sport has changed nothing.

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He has entered another sporting ground with a different mode of participation. But Rodriguez’s enthusiasm is as electrifying as ever.?

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One of Rodriguez?s most notable investments happens to be the ownership of an NBA team. Rodriguez entered the ownership group of the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2021, jointly with e-commerce entrepreneur Marc Lore.

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With the NBA season in progress, the Timberwolves are proceeding with their campaign. So Rodriguez sent an uplifting message through social media to the Timberwolves with a promotional clip ahead of Monday’s game.

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An NBA game teaser from Alex Rodriguez??

Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore became official co-owners of the Timberwolves in 2021, signing a $1.5 billion agreement. Although they joined the franchise with a 20% stake, they can thus become majority shareholders by 2023.

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In such a case, they would take over the primary ownership of Glen Taylor. Nonetheless, the $350 million man Rodriguez has already become a leading member of the Timberwolves family.?

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The Timberwolves faced the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. The two teams clashed at the Moda Center.

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So, Rodriguez posted a reel promoting the game on his Instagram account, prior to the proceedings. Putting up the post, Rodriguez wrote, “Monday, Let’s Go!” with a classic tune by The Alan Parsons Project.?

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Unfortunately, the Timberwolves are presently going through an inconsistent phase with mixed results. Likewise, the Timberwolves also succumbed to a defeat on Monday. The Trail Blazers won the game, defeating the Timberwolves by a 133-112 margin.?

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Thus, the Timberwolves are presently struggling with their win-loss record. They are trailing behind at the 11th spot in the Western Conference. So obviously, they will be required to put better performances in their future outings from here onwards.?

Alex Rodriguez on becoming a part of the Minnesota Timberwolves?

Speaking about his experience as an NBA franchise co-owner, Rodriguez said, “It?s been great. The NBA has welcomed me with open arms. It?s all about the fans in Minnesota. I think they deserve a winner. They deserve consistency, they deserve continuity. And I think across the board, we?ve seen that. If you?re a fan, there?s a lot to cheer for. There?s a lot to be excited about. And I think when you can forecast predictability, it?s good for the energy of the town.”?

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Do you believe Alex Rodriguez can become one of the most successful owners in NBA history??

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Madhurjya Bhuyan is an MLB author at EssentiallySports. He has a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in English Literature from Gauhati University and IGNOU, respectively, and also possesses prior professional experience as a content developer. Being a performance artist since childhood, Madhurjya has always aimed to contribute towards creativity in any possible manner, and writing only boosts that desire. His fondness for baseball is fueled by loyal support for the Boston Red Sox. When away from writing, Madhurjya can be seen attending stage plays, sitting in poetry reading sessions, exploring global cinema, or trying his hand at cooking new dishes.

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