A-ROD SHOCK
Alex Rodriguez left completely stunned while watching NBA game at court side after being surprised by teenage daughter
Plus, more about his rarely seen daughter
MLB icon Alex Rodriguez couldn't hide his shock after being surprised by his daughter Natasha on Sunday night.
The 14-time All-Star was courtside for the Minnesota Timberwolves' NBA Conference Finals showdown with the Dallas Mavericks.
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Rodriguez was suited and booted in a black ensemble with a white shirt and black tie as the prospective T-Wolves owner took up his seat at American Airlines Center.
The former New York Yankees third baseman was distracted by daughter Ella, 16, prior to the tip-off.
In a viral video, she was seen directing Rodriguez's attention up toward the scoreboard.
As a confused Rodriguez tried to see what she was pointing at, his older daughter emerged from the seats behind him.
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He looked stunned as he stood open-mouthed before embracing Natasha in a bear bug, with the 19-year-old performing a little victory dance.
"I could not believe it! Ella and @thenatasharodriguez you two got me so good," Rodriguez captioned the clip on Instagram.
"I’m not sure what the surprise was but I can see the love in your eyes for your daughters and I have the same for my daughter," wrote one fan in response.
"I’m a new dad and I’m so crazy about my son…. I really felt this one," said another.
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"What a heartwarming surprise! Great job by your girls! Happy Memorial Day, Alex!" commented a third.
"That’s what true love is all about!" added a fourth.
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Rodriguez shares both Natasha and Ella with his former wife Cynthia Scurtis.
Natasha currently attends the University of Michigan and has joined the school's musical theater program, per People.
"Left my heart in Michigan," wrote Rodriguez last fall.
"Dropping off @thenatasharodriguez at college was one of the hardest, but most proud moments of being a father."
Rodriguez is eyeing up a purchase of the T-Wolves alongside business partner Marc Lore.
NBA Western Conference playoffs
First Round
Oklahoma City Thunder (1) 4-0 New Orleans Pelicans (8)
Los Angeles Clippers (4) 2-4 Dallas Mavericks (5)
Minnesota Timberwolves (3) 4-0 Phoenix Suns (6)
Denver Nuggets (2) 4-1 Los Angeles Lakers (7)
Conference Semifinals
Oklahoma City Thunder (1) 2-4 Dallas Mavericks (5)
Minnesota Timberwolves (3) 4-3 Denver Nuggets (2)
Conference Finals
Minnesota Timberwolves (3) vs. Dallas Mavericks (5)
He has been spotted supporting Minnesota throughout their recent postseason run.
TV cameras caught his ecstatic reaction following a recent series-clinching win over the Denver Nuggets.
"Let’s f**king go!" the MLB legend roared from courtside after the 98-90 win last week.
But Sunday's game ended in disappointment as they fell to a 116-107 loss.
The defeat gives the Mavericks a 3-0 series lead and they are now just one win away from the NBA Finals.
Mavericks star Luka Doncic was again on top of his game as the Slovenian put up 33 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.
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"We need one more. Nothing's done yet," Doncic told reporters.
"They have an amazing team. If we get one more, then we get a rest."
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