 After playing in 71 games with the Lakers, which included 14 starts, an appearance in the rookie all-star game and averages of 4.8 points and 4.5 rebounds in 16.3 minutes per game, Knight was once again a free agent and signed a 7-year contract worth $22 million with the Boston Celtics under new coach and general manager Rick Pitino.Upon signing the deal, Knight said, "I really have mixed emotions; I should be elated right now, but I'm not.I feel so much loyalty [to the Lakers]".