The Knicks have interviewed 11 candidates to become their next head coach. Here’s a look at the pros and cons (and competition for some) of each as David Blatt, Mike Budenholzer and David Fizdale have emerged as the favorites:

Pro: Should mesh with team president Steve Mills (they were teammates at Princeton), and he’s won everywhere he’s gone. He was 30-11 in Cleveland before getting fired, and he’s just the second coach in history to win the Euroleague, EuroBasket, EuroCup and Olympic medals.

Con: He never connected with LeBron James, and he hasn’t coached in the NBA since getting fired in January 2016.

Pro: The 2014-15 NBA Coach of the Year may well be the most accomplished coach on the market. After parting ways with Atlanta, he’s a free agent who’ll cost the Knicks no compensation. Well-regarded in terms of player development.

Con: Wasn’t interested in tanking in Atlanta, and likely wouldn’t have been in Phoenix, either. Likely would want to keep the rebuild to a minimum in the Garden.

Competition: Pulled out of consideration for the aforementioned Suns job, but is still a candidate in Milwaukee. It’d be hard to turn down the Greek Freak.

Pro: Other than Budenholzer, likely regarded as the best coach on the market. Had some success in Memphis and would likely excel at player development.

Con: He got canned in Memphis after clashing with center Marc Gasol. Managing stars is a huge part of the NBA. Would he clash with Kristaps Porzingis, or give pause to any prospective free agents in summer 2019?

Competition: Candidate in both Atlanta and Phoenix.

Pro: Another branch off the highly successful Spurs tree. He’s got a rare blend of youth and experience, getting his first job under Gregg Popovich when he was just 26. He served as Orlando’s interim for 30 games.

Con: Despite getting his first NBA job in 2003, at 40 he’s still never been a head coach. With the Knicks fancying themselves as NBA heavy-hitters, will they give the gig to a first-timer?

Competition: Already interviewed with the Suns.

Pro: Before he became a Golden State assistant he had plenty of head-coaching experience with Cleveland (2005-10, 2013-14) and the Lakers (2011-12). He even went 11-0 with the Warriors in the 2017 playoffs while Steve Kerr was out with chronic pain, and is highly respected for his defensive acumen.

Con: His defensive schemes are so complex they could be tough for some to execute. And his offenses left something to be desired.

Pro: Has impressed during his time in Miami, first as a player from 2010-13 and now as an assistant coach. He handled the Heat’s NBA Summer League team before this past season.

Con: Chances are Howard still needs a little more seasoning under the wing of Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra.

Pro: Clearly a fan favorite, born and bred in Brooklyn, starring at St. John’s and playing point guard for the the Knicks from 1987-92.

Con: After his ouster in Golden State, questions remain about how he’d develop the Knicks’ younger players, and how he’d get along with ownership and the front office — two traits that will be mandatory.

Pro: He’s been molded by one of the best in Boston’s Brad Stevens, serving as the Celtics’ lead assistant.

Con: He won’t have the wealth of talent to mold he did in Boston, or experience as an NBA coach to draw upon.

Competition: He’s already interviewed in Charlotte.

Pro: After coaching Raptors 905 to a G-League championship and another berth in the finals, he’s shown the ability to develop younger players and is renowned for his diligent film work and discipline.

Con: While he spent 18 years as an NBA player, his experience isn’t even on an NBA bench, but a G League one. Will his playing resume be enough to command respect from big-time players?

Competition: Both Orlando and Charlotte were both interested enough to interview.

Pro: He had a successful NBA career from 1987 to 1997 with six different teams. He’s stayed current, working as an analyst for TNT.

Con: Smith has never coached in the NBA. Not as a head coach, lead assistant, nothing.

Pro: He’s a Clippers assistant but already is proven in the job. His 54-28 Knicks squad in 2012-13 isn’t just their most recent playoff appearance; it was their first Eastern conference semi since 1999-2000, their best win total since 1996-97 and their first Atlantic Division crown since 1993-94.

Con: His iso-heavy, ball-stopping offense is exactly the opposite of the way the league is going.