Patriots QB Tom Brady on hand for Celtics meeting with Kevin Durant

— -- The Boston Celtics called in the area's most famous athlete to help with their sales pitch to Kevin Durant.

A photo emerged on social media of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady walking alongside Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge Saturday afternoon in the Hamptons where the team was scheduled to meet with the coveted NBA free agent. Also in Boston's recruitment squad was owner Steve Pagliuca and players Marcus Smart and Kelly Olynyk.

Coach Brad Stevens and players Isaiah Thomas and Jae Crowder were also expected to be part of Boston's pitch.

Back in September 2011, Durant tweeted, "Man Tom Brady is like a perfect QB...seems like he never makes any mistakes."

The Celtics, armed with enough cap space to pursue two max-contract players this summer, met with Al Horford on Friday night and were waiting to hear about his future on Saturday as they prepared to meet with Durant.