Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez has become a brand in American sports. Alex Rodriguez is one of the most successful yet controversial players in MLB history. Just like his baseball career, A-Rod is also achieving new heights in his post-retirement career as a businessman.

Earlier in 2021, the Yankees legend became a part-owner of the NBA franchise, the Minnesota Timberwolves. Under the umbrella of A-Rod Corp, the Yankees legend has an association with multiple brands. Moreover, this includes multiple real estate properties, sporting ventures, and now an ownership stake in the Timberwolves.

However, his journey from an ordinary boy from the streets of Miami to a prominent figure in American sports has been very difficult. Now, after becoming a part-owner of the Timberwolves, he has received special support from his longtime friend.

Gary Vee lends his support to Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez’s Minnesota Timberwolves

Gary Vee aka Gary Vaynerchuk does not need any introduction. An ace entrepreneur, author, speaker, and famous internet personality, Gary Vee is a man of many talents. He is the CEO of his advertising agency company Vayner Media and the chairman of media and communications company Vayner X.

He shares a good relationship with his longtime friend Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez. Recently, Gary Vee received a super cool gift from Alex Rodriguez. In a recent Instagram post by the Timberwolves, Gary is posing with a signed jersey of Kal Towns. Meanwhile, A-Rod also shared the post on his Instagram story.

A-Rod in MLB

Debuted in the 1994 season for the Seattle Mariners, Alex Rodriguez went on to play for over 20 years in Major League Baseball. Later in 2001, he left the Mariners and signed a short-term deal with the Texas Rangers.

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A-Rod spent his most memorable times for the New York Yankees. Having played for over ten years in the Bronx, A-Rod also won his only World Series with the New York Yankees.

A-Rod has been immensely successful in his post-retirement career, compared to his baseball career. Where do you think he has been the most successful, baseball or business?

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