If I could give one grade to the Knicks, it would be a “T” for Tank. It’s been a season of auditions with no regard for the win-loss record.

As the All-Star break concludes Wednesday with the Knicks’ return to practice, David Fizdale’s 11-47 tank machine will have to go 6-18 in its final 24 games just to tie the mark for worst record in franchise history (17-65, set in 2014-15).

Anything less and the 2018-19 Knicks go down as the worst Knicks team ever.

These midterm grades reflect that only to a point. This is the NBA’s youngest team and the marks are weighted to consider future potential. In fact, the Knicks’ trio of rookies, Kevin Knox, Mitchell Robinson and Allonzo Trier represent the strongest threesome outside of the Hawks and Suns.

Mitchell Robinson: B+

His athleticism, shot-blocking in all areas of the court, offensive rebounding and skill around the rim for alley-oop dunks is breathtaking. Not bad for a rookie second-round pick who bypassed college basketball. Knicks brass is confident Robinson will be in the Rising Stars Challenge next February.

Damyean Dotson: B+

Lots of inquiries at the trade deadline for second-year man because of friendly contract and an all-around game. “I like him a lot,’’ one scout says. “He brings athleticism, toughness, streak shooting, defensive passion and never takes possessions off.’’

Allonzo Trier: B

Undrafted sniper averaging 9.9 points on 38 percent from 3-point land, but tailed off since restructuring his two-way contract in mid-December. However, scouts love his mixture on offense — a pull-up jumper, rim attacker and 3-point shooter. He can be out of control and is too fixated on non-calls.

Lance Thomas: B-

The 30-year-old, longest-tenured Knick has been steadfast as the lone leader despite the historic losing and his fluctuating playing time. Is trying to show the kids how to be professional and play defense. Completely without ego and the NBA’s top-rated gentleman.

Emmanuel Mudiay: B – Did as well as could be expected before injuring his shoulder 3 ½ weeks ago. The injury and adding Dennis Smith Jr. has likely cost him a long-term future with the Knicks. During his 32 straight starts, Mudiay (14.3 ppg) carried the team on some nights with his penetration, but is still a mediocre defender.

Noah Vonleh: C+

Former lottery pick was one of the brightest lights for the first 2 ¹/₂ months but slumped — becoming sloppier and less reliable with his 3-point shot.

Luke Kornet: C+

The outside-shooting center is a solid 39.8 percent from 3-point range, is a good passer but needs to excel at something else and make up for his lack of athleticism to become a rotation player on a good team.

Kevin Knox: C

Based on pure performance, this grade would be lots lower, but he’s still 19 and has shown consistent potential as a prime-time scorer who can get his own shot. His inefficiency is as deeply disturbing (36.2 percent shooting) as his 0.9 assists average and low-energy defense. As the NBA’s second-youngest player, he has so much room to grow.

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Never could find consistency in his shot or playmaking but improved defensively. He looks really good every three or four games as he kept up his reputation as one of the NBA’s biggest enigmas with no future here.

Frank Ntilikina: D+

French lottery pick can’t catch a break. Just as he was about to get a large look as starting point guard last month, he strained his groin. His bread and butter is defense but he fouls too much, reaching often. Offensively? Scouts still think he’s playing “scared” as his 5.9 points per game show.

Dennis Smith Jr.: Incomplete

Already has shown the very good and the bad in seven games, but he is as athletic as any Knick ever. But there’s more to being a point guard than that.



DeAndre Jordan: Incomplete Off to a good start, double-doubling and teaching Robinson some tricks.

Kadeem Allen: Incomplete Their new two-way G-League player has excited the coaching staff in his first month, averaging 10 points and 4.5 assists.

John Jenkins: Incomplete The 27-year-old already gives the Knicks a new dimension in two games as a scorer/shooter in short spurts off bench. He’s 1-1.

David Fizdale: C The jury is still out whether Fizdale is a solid game manager and he has flip-flopped too much, running Enes Kanter off the team. Lauded for player relations, he didn’t connect enough with the franchise’s most important player either — the now-traded Kristaps Porzingis. I’ll be generous because he’s kept up moral and is A-plus with the media — part of the gig.

Steve Mills/Scott Perry: C The 2018 draft haul is a notch in their belts. The Porzingis trade seems risky in banking the franchise on cap space, but league insiders think they know something. Still, not making the Porzingis entourage happy enough is just plain bad.