Depriving Him of Michael Jordan Status, Alex Rodriguez Has Improved His Personal Relationship With Anthony Edwards By Leaps and Bounds

From comparing him to Michael Jordan to having an iconic handshake with Anthony Edwards, the Minnesota Timberwolves owner and baseball legend Alex Rodriguez has come a long way. The pace and maturity of Ant-Man have always enamored the retired New York Yankees legend. However, on the day his T-Wolves took the series to the final game, A-Rod couldn’t help but show his appreciation for his team. 

Like the “people’s owner” that he is, Rodriguez was once again present in the arena to support his players. The Timberwolves had seemingly succumbed to pressure after exploding through the gate with a 2-0 lead against the defending champs – the Denver Nuggets. With this being their do-or-die game, Rodriguez’s presence was a must to encourage his players. Did it work? The scorecard answers that question – 115-70 for T-Wolves.

This massive win called for a celebration and Rodriguez did just that. The legend posted a video on his Instagram where he was seen congratulating the players. However, the best part came when Edwards came up to him. Rodriguez immediately hugged the young player and said some words of appreciation for him. Later the two shared the iconic handshake that showed their close relationship.

Alex Rodriguez has been a common sight throughout the playoffs. The Yankees’ legend’s great rapport with the players has been on full display in the last few weeks. For a man who is currently in the middle of a massive ownership batter growing close to players is a sure-fire ticket to becoming beloved by the fans. However, there’s one more thing that he can do to make fans adore him.

What is it? Keep Anthony Edwards’ with the team like the Chicago Bulls did once with Michael Jordan. But does he have the funds to do that?

Rumors of Timberwolves reducing payroll increase questions for Alex Rodriguez

Glen Taylor had awarded a 5-year $204,450,000 extension to Anthony Edwards. That added up to over $40 million average salary from next season. Though the star deserves such royal treatment, it can’t be denied that the T-Wolves will have taxation problems next season. Can A-Rod, who is currently stuck in a legal dispute with Taylor, find the necessary money to keep this star-studded team intact? 

One of the biggest questions that have been raised against Rodriguez is that he can’t spend big money on the team. The star struggled to gather up funds to buy its shares and isn’t a billionaire like other big owners. But if Alex Rodriguez manages to find a way to keep Edwards as part of his team – he’ll certainly become a favorite of the fans. And that’s exactly what A-Rod wants.