Big Papi joins Boston's recruitment of Durant
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If it wasn't enough that a Boston sports legend like Tom Brady was in attendance for the Celtics' free agency meeting with Kevin Durant, another Beantown hero - who apologized for not being there in person - added to the recruiting pitch from afar.
Yo @KDTrey5 sorry I couldn't make the meeting today but Brady will tell u they don't call Boston the City of Champions for nothing 🏆🏆🏆
— David Ortiz (@davidortiz) July 2, 2016
Agreeing to a four-year deal with All-Star big man Al Horford probably doesn't hurt, either.