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

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Podcast: [CoinDesk Podcast Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/coindesk-podcast-network-334494)
Published: 2026-06-07T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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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