NBA rookie can't identify hopeful owner A-Rod

Well, at least Minnesota's Anthony Edwards knew that some guy named Alex Rodriguez was on the verge of becoming a co-owner of the Timberwolves.

Unfortunately for the former MLB star, who probably would have preferred to not feel incredibly old as he prepares to steps into a new role, Edwards had no idea who Rodriguez actually was.

Asked Monday if he grew up as “an A-Rod fan,” Edwards replied, “A fan? What do you mean, like — who is he?”

Told Rodriguez was a baseball player, the 19-yearold rookie said, “Nah, I don't know who that is. I know he's fixin' to be the owner, but I don't know nothing about baseball.”

Just for anyone else who might be wondering about this Rodriguez character, he was one of the most famous and accomplished baseball players of his era. That era didn't actually end all that long ago — in 2016, to be precise — and Rodriguez has maintained a high degree of visibility not just as an analyst on TV but also as a cast member on Shark Tank and as the fiancé of pop superstar Jennifer Lopez.

Of course, when you're a teenager, five years is a lifetime ago, and baseball's reach is not what it once was.

Then again, Edwards said last year that he could have been a major-leaguer, claiming he excelled as a pitcher, shortstop, third baseman and centre-fielder, as well as at the plate.

Rodriguez appeared to take the snub from last year's No. 1 overall NBA draft pick in stride.

Tagging Edwards on Instagram with a screenshot of the latter's “Who is he?” comments, Rodriguez wrote, “Hi Anthony, I'm Alex!”

“What's good my guy,” Edwards replied with a laughing emoji, according to Yahoo Sports.

Edwards may not have intended to dunk on his team's new owner, but A-Rod didn't seem to mind. Assuming the sale goes though, the two will have plenty of chances to get to know each other better.