David Ortiz Joins NBA All-Star Campaign For Isaiah Thomas, Al Horford

The All-Star hopes of Isaiah Thomas and Al Horford just got a “Big” boost.

Thomas and Horford, along with guard Avery Bradley, have a shot at representing the Boston Celtics in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game. Part of their candidacy is based on fan voting, and on Thursday night, a very high-profile fan offered his support on Twitter.

It’s good to know Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is staying productive in retirement.

Ortiz has a history of showing love to other Boston sports, including the Celtics, whom he assisted in their efforts to recruit Kevin Durant last summer. Big Papi also is close with Horford, a fellow Dominican Republic native.

Needless to say, the two C’s stars appreciated Ortiz’s support.

https://twitter.com/Isaiah_Thomas/status/817199144762744833

Horford could use the help, as he wasn’t one of the 10 Eastern Conference forwards in the NBA’s first All-Star voting returns released Thursday. Thomas ranked fourth among East guards, but still trails No. 3 guard DeMar DeRozan by a considerable margin.

Bradley is on the bubble at No. 10, although he hasn’t received Ortiz’s vote of confidence — yet.

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