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Minnesota Timberwolves Owner Alex Rodriguez Gets Ready for Redemption With Latest Highlight Showcasing Top Preparation Amidst Upcoming NBA Season

Published 10/06/2023, 2:05 PM EDT

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Alex Rodriguez outshines the other MLB stars in his business ideas. He has multiple investments, but the one that brought him the most limelight is his NBA investment. After his baseball love, another sport that the legend loves deeply is basketball. Therefore, besides his MLB analyst job and other MLB roles, he invested in two basketball teams to achieve his NBA dream. However, unfortunately, his dreams got a massive hit this season. Both his NBA and WNBA teams got eliminated even before the playoffs. But the MLB legend has an indomitable spirit that the worst season ending couldn’t suppress.

Both Minnesota NBA teams had almost equally bad seasons. Among them, the Minnesota Lynx still performed better as they lasted longer. However, as an athlete, the MLB star knows the ups and downs in every sport, so he is already hoping for better results next year. Even his Instagram posts show the preparation he is making to enrich his basketball knowledge to help his teams.

Alex Rodriguez’s NBA Preparation 2024

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Alex Rodriguez, known for his impressive baseball career, is now pursuing two additional achievements in his post-retirement days. Though his dream got a blow this year, he is aiming for the next season with more profound knowledge of the sport. As he shares almost every notable event of his life, he posted the Abu-Dhabi NBA practice game video. He arguably stating his aim for the next season.

A-Rod was an incredible player, but after he entered the NBA world, he proved himself as an equally good team owner. While Timberwolves broke his NBA dream earlier, he was still excited about his Women’s basketball team. This hope was not a long-lasting one, as the Cincinnati Suns brutally broke his dream. But surprisingly, the Yankees legend never withdrew his support and trust from his teams. Instead, after the WNBA dream closed, he shared a post, appreciating all the players and coaches for their hard work. He even said he was proud of his team and looking for the next year.

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His sympathetic and encouraging attitude towards the NBA teams not only heightens his image for the MLB fans but also for the NBA fans. Now, the 2009 World Series Champion has decided to earn some first-hand basketball experience. So, he has set out with his teammates to watch games and gather experience about the game and the players. He didn’t leave everything on opinions and technology.

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A-Rod’s Basket Ball Learning Experience

A-Rod never gets shy to learn. Despite being a baseball legend, he is still trying to learn basketball to stand beside his NBA team and help them grow. Despite the playoff exit, the Timberwolves owner continued to attend NBA games with Anthony Edwards to personally observe the players and techniques. This further helps him select potential players for his team and fulfill the dream that left behind this season.

Read More: After NBA Letdown, Alex Rodriguez’s WNBA Dreams Crash and Burn as Minnesota Lynx Fail to Clinch Fifth Championship

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In the sports field, ups and downs are common. Team owners usually blame players for failures, but A-Rod showed how to turn a disappointment into something positive by supporting the players.

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Antara Bhattacharyya is an MLB Writer at EssentiallySports. Having completed her Master's Degree in English Literature, she is passionate about writing. Sports being one of her core interests, she indulged in American Sports, particularly Baseball.
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