Very few people love regular challenges, especially during their retirement period. But ex-New York Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez is not among them. Since his retirement, the star player has ventured into different sectors, overcoming all the difficulties. It includes his entry into the basketball world with a dream of winning championships with the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Minnesota Lynx. The same has not changed, even after a disappointing year on the hard court.
Although it may sadden Rodriguez to miss out on a basketball championship dream, the MLB legend has never let it affect him. It was visible in his approach after The Minnesota Lynx could not qualify the playoffs. Even after that, he praised them and wished them the best for the future. To make things calmer, the millionaire ventured out with his girlfriend, Jaclyn Cordeiro, on a break before returning to pursue his NBA dream in a few weeks.
Alex Rodriguez Goes on a Break After a Tough Day in the Office
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After an unlikable end to the NBA season, the star slugger had his focus on the WNBA championship. The journey started with a tough schedule for the Lynx. Even after that, they managed to do well and made it to the playoffs, giving a ray of hope to the 2009 World Series Champion. But it got shattered with the loss against the Connecticut Sun in the first round of the competition with a prize pool of $500,000.
Incredibly proud of the @minnesotalynx, the athletes, coaches, and the organization for a hard fought season that showed strength, dedication, and passion.
It was so fun to watch and I can’t wait for next season. pic.twitter.com/Fz0oNR2Cyk
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) September 21, 2023
It was not something the star slugger expected to witness. But he did not let it dent his morale and shared a video message for the team. He captioned, ?Incredibly proud of the @minnesotalynx, the athletes, coaches, and the organization for a hard-fought season that showed strength, dedication, and passion. It was so fun to watch, and I can?t wait for next season.?
The message showed the side of the MLB legend, which is positive about the future. The same was visible on the Instagram story of him smiling on the break with Jaclyn Cordeiro before returning for the NBA pursuit. Although Rodriguez’s dream faced a setback in the WNBA,? he has to relive it in the upcoming NBA season.
Rodriguez?s Championship Dream Stays Alive With a Change in the League
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Alex Rodriguez’s professional life has been a cycle that has become more hectic after his NBA entry as an owner. However, the ex-Yankees player enjoys it. His effort to make the teams better is a perfect example of it. It also relates to his basketball dream, which is alive after the recent disappointment and will again face the test in the upcoming NBA season.
Although the Timberwolves failed to do well in the playoffs last time out, Rodriguez was positive. He attended post-season games of other teams with his captain to prepare for the upcoming season. It was shocking for many, but he termed it a path to glory and fulfilling a dream. Now, when the new NBA season is weeks away, Rodriguez looks set to pursue it.
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The latest break before his return can be seen as an indication of the same. But it will be interesting to see how it benefits him, but from the looks of it, the future looks bright. What are your thoughts on it? Let us know in the comments.
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