When Steve Mills took over for Phil Jackson, insiders said he would try to reach the fans in a way the former Knicks president couldn’t.

And so he is trying.

In a 1,155-word Mills Manifesto published on the team website, the new Knicks leader made no mention of the Carmelo Anthony fiasco, hinted that they would still do things differently offensively than the rest of the league, singled out draft pick Frank Ntilikina and mentioned he’d be among the five young guys to to build a new culture.

Not to be outdone, Kristaps Porzingis, on the verge of beginning the European Championships after sitting out the country’s final tuneup game with a knee bruise, said on Instagram that he plans to be an All-Star next season.

In the blog post entitled “A New Day for the Knicks: The Journey Begins,” Mills wrote that Ntilikina, Porzingis, Willy Hernangomez, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Ron Baker “will exemplify a new defensive mindset that puts a premium on making stops. Only from there can a productive offense flow. We will emphasize ball movement, body movement, spacing and screening, while understanding that these changes will be a work in progress. We may not be there at first, but that the brand of ball our players will aspire to fulfill.”

Mills added of his young core: “These players, still young, intent on enhancing their games, engaged in a common objective, are already altering the atmosphere surrounding the club.”

Mills, too, hinted that the Knicks could still use parts of the triangle. Knicks signee Jamel Artis, in a recent interview with The Post, said the players working out now were still were learning some triangle-like sets.

“We recognize this is a league of high-flying stars, but a basic element of the game remains true — good passes lead to good shots,’’ Mills penned. “I observe. I take notes. I try to learn from everything I see. But at the same time, it’s not my style at all to chase what everyone else is doing. What’s succeeding now in the NBA won’t necessarily succeed, say in three or four years. I’m intrigued by the vacuum that’s left when everyone tries to copy everyone else. That leaves an opening to do something that’s slightly different, and that’s where you can seize an advantage.”

In college, Mills played the famed “Princeton offense’’ and invoked his former coach Pete Carril in his treatise. He didn’t mention Anthony’s name once – no shock since they’ve wanted to trade him since January.

A Knicks season-ticket promotion tweet issued Thursday showed a picture of Ntilikina, Porzingis and Hernangomez – conveniently leaving out Anthony.

Mills also complimented his new GM Scott Perry.

“He knows how to build strong relationships, attract great athletes and transform cultures,” Mills said. “He has a directness about him. That’s the complete package. Scott will spearhead conversations with other general managers. He’ll manage the roster and decide who best fits into the overall strategy.”

And Mills saved a spot for Jeff Hornacek, who is intent on at least speeding up the offense as he did in Phoenix.

“Jeff Hornacek, gritty in his playing days, will preach work ethic and rigor while he implements new approaches to our offense and defense,’’ Mills wrote.

Mills added the team’s “hallmarks’’ will be “dogged defense. Crisp, unselfish ball movement. Scraping for loose balls.”

Winning or making the playoffs this season was not mentioned.