Alex Rodriguez sees Napheesa Collier following his…
Alex Rodriguez appreciates a business-minded athlete.
The Yankees great — who made the soar from MLB celebrity to CEO of A-Rod Corp., and now co-owner of the NBA’s Timberwolves and the WNBA’s Lynx — heaped reward on Lynx veteran Napheesa Collier for building a business empire while in the prime of her profession.
“Napheesa is an incredible example and role model for other athletes, both men and women, that you can take something in sports and not take your eye off the ball, but yet build something really equally as special on the business side,” Rodgriguez advised The Post while talking on behalf of his partnership with Lysol. “So, hats off to her.”
The Timberwolves introduce Marc Lore (L) and Alex Rodriguez as the new house owners during a Press Conference at the 2025 NBA Summer League sport on July 10, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NBAE via Getty Images
Collier, a five-time WNBA All-Star and 2024 Euroleague Champion, and the Liberty’s Breanna Stewart based Unrivaled, which is a 3v3 skilled ladies’s basketball league that performs in Miami during the WNBA offseason — offering the very best average salaries in ladies’s sports activities historical past, equity in the league, top-tier facilities, housing and childcare.
Collier, who is averaging 23.5 factors and 7.7 assists, is in the dialog for MVP after being a runner-up final season to Aces star A’ja Wilson, who received her third profession MVP award.
The NBA Board of Governors unanimously permitted the sale of the controlling curiosity in the Timberwolves and Lynx to Rodriguez and Marc Lore final month following 4 years as restricted companions.
The 2009 World Series champion stated he’s utilizing information handed down to him by former Yankees proprietor, George Steinbrenner, who died in 2010.
Napheesa Collier (24) celebrates a basket against the Las Vegas Aces in the second quarter at Target Center on July 25, 2025. Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
“I gotta tell you, I played for almost 25 years in the major leagues and to be able to take some of my practices that I’ve learned from the life of George Steinbrenner, who was a great boss and an incredible role model,” Rodriguez stated. “He anticipated only the best, so I used to be in a position to be taught from the best in the business, that was great.
“Over the last four years [as a limited partner], I’ve done an incredible amount of listening and learning and studying … and we have so many incredible governors in our game. We have an amazing commissioner Adam Silver, who said, ‘I want you to do a lot of listening, not a lot of talking and just be a student and learn from some of the great partners.’”
Timberwolves house owners Marc Lore (L) and Alex Rodriguez pose with Minnesota star Anthony Edwards at a press convention at NBA Summer League on July 10, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NBAE via Getty Images
The Timberwolves’ season ended in a Game 5 loss to the Thunder in the Western Conference finals — the second straight yr Minnesota fell one spherical short of its first journey to the NBA Finals.
With the second half of the WNBA season underway, the league-leading Lynx (22-5) are poised for a second consecutive journey to the Finals after falling to the Liberty final season.
“I’m really proud,” stated Rodriguez, a 14-time MLB All-Star. “The final two years for the Timberwolves, we’ve been in the ultimate 4 of 30 groups. And the Lynx, final yr have been the ultimate two, got here down to the wire, we misplaced to the Liberty.
“And this year, we were off to a hot start with the Lynx. It’s an exciting time. Folks in Minnesota have been very supportive and it’s an incredible sports town.”
Alex Rodriguez and girlfriend Jaclyn Cordiero attend Game 4 between the Lakers-Timberwolves during the 2025 playoffs. NBAE via Getty Images
Rodriguez was also complimentary of Nets house owners Clara and Joe Tsai, who purchased the Liberty from James Dolan for a reported $10 to $14 million in 2019.
The Liberty’s valuation is on observe to increase to $450 million after the set up of the group’s new $80 million follow facility in Greenpoint.
“She’s a powerhouse,” Rodriguez stated of Clara. “I really have a lot of respect and admiration for Claire Tsai and Joe, of course.”
Alex Rodriguez (center) praises Lynx star Napheesa Collier for her efforts in creating the Unrivaled league while on a panel with Candace Parker (L) and Scott Galloway (R) at Sport Beach by Stagwell during Cannes Lions in June 2025. Ella Pellegrini
The Lynx face the Liberty (17-8) in Minnesota on Wednesday.
Rodriguez understands that he can impression the area people, including youth sports activities.
Alex Rodriguez celebrates his fiftieth birthday with his girlfriend Jaclyn Cordeiro in Italy on July 27, 2025. Instagram/ Jaclyn Cordeiro
The father of two lately celebrated his fiftieth birthday during a European trip with his two daughters, Natasha, 20, and Ella, 17, and his girlfriend, fitness entrepreneur Jaclyn Cordeiro.
The CEO of A-Rod Corp — an investment firm that backs firms across real estate, sports activities and leisure — went public with their relationship in December 2022.
Alex Rodriguez for Lysol. Lysol
Rodriguez, who has labored as an MLB analyst for Fox Sports since 2017, signed a multi-year contract with the community in 2023.
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