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Robert Kraft seems to think the Gronk-Shaq dancing video is a good omen he won’t retire

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft says he was “excited” to see the video posted over the weekend of Rob Gronkowski competing in a dance-off with retired NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal.

According to Kraft, it’s a good sign that the Patriots tight end, who was reportedly mulling retirement last season, will return to the team for the 2018 season.

“For a guy that size to be able to hop up on a 7-[foot]-2, or whatever Shaq is, it’s pretty cool,” he told reporters Monday at the NFL’s annual league meetings in Orlando. “So that speaks well about his potential athletic moves this coming year.