Knight and Smith even played in the Final Four, before it became known as that.
By the end of the game, Knight had played a season-high 16 minutes and grabbed 7 rebounds, including 6 on the offensive glass.
Knight played with O'Neal for the previous two seasons, but the experience did little to provide an approach that can work.
Knight has played for England at under 19 and under 20 level.
The band members never heard the full version until Knight played it for them back in hometown Flint, Michigan.
If Knight plays the second year, he would be guaranteed $525,000.
Knight had played for the Reds for two seasons when he became their third baseman in 1979.
Knight and Robinson have played in 16 and 17 games respectively.
Whether or not Knight will play in the title game tonight will be a game-time decision.