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The Boston Celtics' decision to sign Shaquille O'Neal Wednesday was met with skepticism from NBA observers who wonder how much the future Hall of Famer has left in the tank. But according to one prominent Massachusetts sports guy, the move was a no-brainer:
@THE_REAL_SHAQ Welcome to Massachusetts, big
guy.
John
Kerry
JohnKerry
This isn't the first time this year Kerry's Twitter account has turned to sports. In July, he mobilized his followers in an unsuccessful attempt to get Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis a spot on the American League All-Star team.
Vote Youk on to
All Star Team – don’t let it go to that Yankee http://bit.ly/bbTkOhJohn
Kerry
JohnKerry
After the LeBron James and Chris Bosh signings last month, Kerry likened the Miami Heat to the fictional ABA team from the Will Ferrell movie Semi-Pro.
how can miami
build team around these 3 contracts? Rest of team recruited from flint
tropics?John
Kerry
JohnKerry
While curiously silent on the playoff implosion of the Boston Bruins, the senator made it known the Celtics weren't going to follow suit.
Grade A bologna
comparing Celts to Bruins, please no nervous nelliesJohn
Kerry
JohnKerry
He sounded the alarm when Paul Pierce had his Twitter account hacked.
Paul Pierce
twitter account hacked, don’t get any ideas Wade!John
Kerry
JohnKerry
During the NBA playoffs Kerry made this confusing joke about the Celtics and "Cocoon".
Celts beat Magic
on the road in game 1; new sequel to Cocoon? AmazingJohn
Kerry
JohnKerry
In April he (correctly) predicted struggling Red Sox ace Jon Lester was due for a turnaround.
not to jinx, but
looked like Jon Lester was back in fighting form last night.John
Kerry
JohnKerry
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