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Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers turned 39 yesterday. And despite the inconsistent season he is having, Rodgers didn’t want it to put a dent in his birthday celebrations. A-Rod spent his birthday cheering his Milwaukee Bucks on a night they faced the Los Angeles Lakers. And Rodgers was courtside for all the action.

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Aaron Rodgers was present at Fiserv Forum to root for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. Rodgers is a part owner of the Bucks and was part of the stellar courtside presence alongside his Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb. Also present in the same row and company as Rodgers were Mallory Edens and father Wes Edens. Wes Edens is one of the primary owners of the Milwaukee Bucks organization.

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Aaron Rodgers left the game against the Dallas Cowboys after an oblique rib injury. Backup QB Jordan Love replaced the reigning back-to-back league MVP in the 40-33 loss to the Cowboys. Rodgers has also been struggling with a partially broken thumb injury. However, this wasn’t holding A-Rod back from witnessing the 2020 and 2021 NBA Champions battle it out.

Anthony Davis put on a show for Aaron Rodgers’ birthday evening

This is not the first time fans spotted the 2010 Super Bowl champion at a Milwaukee basketball game. Aaron Rodgers was also present at the second game of the Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls Eastern Conference first-round playoffs series. It’s no surprise to see NFL players courtside supporting their favorite NBA teams. Dallas Cowboys pass rusher and defensive star, Micah Parsons was also present recently at the Mavericks-Warriors game rooting for his favorite player, Luka Dončić.

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It’s safe to say Aaron Rodgers needed some motivation from his Milwaukee boys. However, Giannis and Co. couldn’t come out with the victory at home against the Lakers. LeBron James and Anthony Davis rescued the Purple and Gold army in a last-minute 133-129 win. Anthony Davis, who is a huge fan of A-Rod, put on a show for no.12 on his birthday, with 44 points and 10 rebounds in the game.

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Aaron Rodgers is expected to play through his thumb and rib injuries. On the Pat McAfee show, the 16-year veteran quarterback said the thumb and rib reports looked good and Rodgers expects to play in the upcoming matchup with divisional rivals, Chicago Bears.

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Soumyapriyo Ganguly is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. Ganguly (or Rivu, as he is affectionately known) is a sports enthusiast and a comprehensive all-rounder when it comes to dissecting high-profile matchups. He brings his academic background in Economics and Finance to the fore to provide insights into franchise finances and player contracts. His latest article, "Analyzing Tom Brady's $50 Million Contract with the Buccaneers" has been well-received with over 1 million readers. Despite being drawn to the snowy weather of Buffalo, Ganguly's favorite player is Super Bowl Champion QB Patrick Mahomes. He is a big fan of NBA point guard Luka Doncic and enjoys watching him break ankles on the court as a member of the Dallas Mavericks. In addition, Ganguly is a passionate fan of MMA and cheers for Kamaru Usman in the ring. In his free time, he can be found playing basketball and perfecting his jump shot. The snowy weather of Buffalo entices Ganguly but the hot throws of Super Bowl Champion QB Patrick Mahomes are his favorite. He loves to watch ankle breakers from the point guard Luka Doncic from his favorite team in NBA, Dallas Mavericks. He is also an avid MMA lover and roots for Kamaru Usman in the ring.

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