WHO CAN IT BE?

With the Knicks reportedly concluding their head coaching search, we break down the 11 candidates they met with and weigh their chances of getting the gig.

The Knicks reportedly wrapped up their extensive interview process and hope to have their hire by the end of the week. At least 11 candidates met with the Knicks, including the latest that a source confirmed Tuesday — Warriors assistant Mike Brown. As you could imagine with so many involved, there are serious candidates, long shots and no shots. The feeling around the league is that David Blatt and David Fizdale are the two front runners, while Mark Jackson and Mike Budenholzer have also been mentioned as strong candidates at different stages of this process.

Here is the entire list with breakdowns:

The frontrunners David Fizdale

Age: 43 Current position: Unemployed (fired last season by the Grizzlies) Why he’ll get the job: Rave reviews from LeBron James and Dwyane Wade from his time as a Heat assistant coach and his skill in front of a microphone. He’s the safe pick for the Knicks front office as the move would be generally applauded by fans and media. Why he won’t: A feud with Marc Gasol led to his firing last season in Memphis, causing concerns about his ability to mesh with another European star, Kristaps Porzingis. There’s also competition: Fizdale has interest from the Hawks, Suns and Hornets for their coaching vacancies.

David Blatt

Age: 58 Current position: Head coach of Darussafaka Dogus (Istanbul) Why he’ll get the job: Good friends and former college teammates with Knicks president Steve Mills, who has been pushing for Blatt’s hiring for years. Blatt’s a proven winner overseas and considered an innovative basketball mind. Why he won’t: Although he took Cleveland to the Finals in his only full season as an NBA head coach, Blatt’s tenure was defined by disrespect from LeBron James. By the end, the portrayal of Blatt became an out-of-touch coach from Israel who was being undermined by the star player.

Jerry Stackhouse

Age: 43 Current position: Head coach of the Raptors’ G-League team Why he’ll get the job: Was the first candidate interviewed after two impressive seasons coaching in the G-League. As a recent retiree from the NBA game, he can relate to today’s players — a requisite trait according to James Dolan. Stackhouse also specializes in two coaching aspects emphasized by New York’s front office - defense and accountability. Why he won’t: No ties to the Knicks and considered a frontrunner for the Orlando Magic job. Stackhouse is also the first candidate on this list (but certainly not the last) with zero head coaching experience in the NBA.

The second tier Mark Jackson

Age: 53 Current position: ESPN analyst Why he’ll get the job: His previous ties to the organization would make him a popular pick among Knicks fans. In his only other previous coaching job, Jackson developed a basementdwelling Warriors squad to over 50 wins by his third season. He’s been

credited with instilling the defensive schemes and attitude that has helped Golden State win two of the last three NBA titles. Why he won’t: Off the court, Jackson’s tenure in Golden State was marred by drama and dysfunction. He banished two assistant coaches and, according to the team owner, Jackson “couldn’t get along with anybody else in the organization.”

Mike Budenholzer

Age: 48 Current position: Unemployed (recently fired by the Hawks) Why he’ll get the job: Earned a reputation as an excellent head coach while guiding the Hawks to a 60-win season in 2015. Budenholzer’s strength is player development, which is a priority for the Knicks as they settle into their interminable rebuild. Why he won’t: Budenholzer has no ties to the Knicks or the front office, and, according to a source, didn’t get along with Hawks management. He also has other options — including a year off while collecting the $14 million he’s still owed by Atlanta, or possibly coaching the Bucks.

Mike Brown

Age: 48 Current position: Warriors assistant Why he’ll get the job: Guided the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals in 2007 and a pair of 60-plus win seasons. More recently, he served as Golden State’s interim coach while Steve Kerr dealt with back problems and helped lead the Warriors to the 2017 title. Why he won’t: Brown’s last two head coaching jobs (with the Lakers and a second stint with the Cavs) were disappointments. Third chances are hard to come by with so many emerging candidates.

The fringe Jay Larranaga

Age: 42 Current position: Celtics assistant Why he’ll get the job: He’s part of what is arguably the NBA’s best coaching staff, and has paid his dues on G-League sidelines and overseas. Larranaga has a great reputation in the coaching community. Why he won’t: The Knicks and everything that comes with the organization would be too overwhelming for Larranaga’s first NBA head coaching job.

James Borrego

Age: 41 Current position: Spurs assistant Why he’ll get the job: Worked with GM Scott Perry in Orlando and has spent several years learning under Gregg Popovich. Borrego began his coaching career in college right after his graduation while in his early 20s. Why he won’t: His brief stint as the interim coach of the Orlando Magic represents his only experience as the top man on the NBA sideline. A native of New Mexico and always employed in the smallest markets, critics say he doesn’t have the personality to coach in New York.

Mike Woodson

Age: 60 Current position: Clippers assistant Why he’ll get the job: He’s liked by James Dolan and was responsible for coaching the Knicks to their best regular-season record in the last 20 years. Has more wins on his resume than any candidate on this list. Why he won’t: The Knicks want to avoid a retread situation and hiring Woodson would be about looking back than forward.

Juwan Howard

Age: 45 Current position: Heat assistant Why he’ll get the job: Has a connection to Knicks GM Scott Perry who coached him when they were at the University of Michigan (Perry was an assistant). Why he won’t: The word on Howard is that he’s not ready to run an NBA team, and the fact that the Knicks are the only team to interview him is telling.

Kenny Smith

Age: 53 Why he’ll get the job: A Queens native whose hiring would be trumpeted as a homecoming. Smith has demonstrated a vast knowledge of the game as a TNT analyst. Why he won’t: Has zero coaching experience and is over 20 years removed from playing in the NBA.