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EPISODE · Jun 7, 2026 · 26 MIN

A-Rod Bought the Timberwolves at the Worst Possible Time. Here Is Why It Worked.

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Alex Rodriguez joins the Consensus Main Stage for a candid conversation on life after baseball, building a championship organization, and the lessons that shaped him. From buying the Minnesota Timberwolves during COVID to applying AI and real-time technology to the fan experience, A-Rod breaks down what it actually takes to turn around a franchise. He also opens up about growing up without a father, the mentors who changed the trajectory of his life, and why showing up with full attention is still the most underrated competitive advantage. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Alex Rodriguez at Consensus Miami 2026 01:06 - The 2004 Red Sox-Yankees Series and Baseball's Big Moment  04:00 - Buying the Minnesota Timberwolves and the NBA's Global Growth  06:56 - Building the Timberwolves from the Ground Up  09:39 - The Jump App and Applying Tech to the Fan Experience  12:18 - Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and Building a Championship Team  15:41 - Family, Faith, and the Importance of Being Present  19:50 - The Power of Mentors: Buffett, Magic Johnson, and Giving Back  23:50 - NBA Playoffs Predictions and Parity in Pro Sports

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