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:


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.


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.


While curiously silent on the playoff implosion of the Boston Bruins, the senator made it known the Celtics weren't going to follow suit.


He sounded the alarm when Paul Pierce had his Twitter account hacked.


During the NBA playoffs Kerry made this confusing joke about the Celtics and "Cocoon".


In April he (correctly) predicted struggling Red Sox ace Jon Lester was due for a turnaround.

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Ray Gustini