Alex Rodriguez had gone to a vacation and fell asleep under the sun due to which he got huge skin tan.
Alex Rodriguez (L) and Stephen A. Smith (R) [Image via Imago/People/X]
Alex Rodriguez, the popular MLB star is once again grabbing the attention of the fans. The former New York Yankees star was recently spotted at an NBA game where his appearance has become the main talking point.
The 48-year-old is no stranger to this spotlight. Apart from his successful baseball career, he has also achieved success in the field of business. Recently, he took part in one of his business and attended an NBA game between his team, Minnesota Timberwolves and the Milwaukee Bucks.
He though was not alone as his girlfriend Jaclyn Cordeiro and ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith sat beside him during the game. In the pictures, A-Rod appeared more dark than before due to sun tan.
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Despite A-Rod’ team Timberwolves ending up losing the game 112-107, fans were more interested to learn what had happened to him. This led to fans questioning about it on social media. Rodriguez would later reveal the reason for his skin tan.
Alright everybody, I know I am dark but I am a Dominican and I went on vacation and I fell asleep in the sun. So everybody calm down.
Alex Rodriguez revealing reason for him turning darker on X.
Social media reacts to Alex Rodriguez get tanned during vacation
The fans on the internet have gone into frenzy mode since the picture of Alex Rodriguez sitting alongside Stephen A. Smith, while looking a bit tanned went viral on social media. Since then they have thrown in several hilarious reactions.
Alex Rodriguez (Image via Imago)
Some fans would initially draw comparisons with Sammy Sosa. The former baseball start had a dark tan skin but later turn light-skinned. This led to them calling this process as “Reverse Sosa“. Others claimed A-Rod looked like the long lost brother of former US President Barack Obama. Another fan could not believe his eyes and wrote, “Arod there’s no f***** way you look like that man stop it.“
Check out some of the top reactions regarding this development from X below:
Sammy Sosa?? He’s darker than the black man sitting right next to him in this picture, Stephen A Smith!
— Old Blue Eyes (@SlezakKyle) February 25, 2024
It is likely that from next time onwards, Alex Rodriguez would be hoping to avoid falling asleep in the sun. Apart from this he will also be hoping for a positive run of his team.
The Timberwolves are currently 40-17 for the season and are leading the Western Conference table. They will be aiming to push for a playoff berth and turn their owner’s dream of winning an NBA Championship into reality.
