New Knicks big man Joakim Noah blocked out some time for some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.

Q: Do you visualize winning championships?

A: Yes.

Q: What do you visualize in a Knicks uniform?

A: I visualize bringing the trophy to the Up & Down nightclub. Have you ever heard of Up & Down? I visualize it right in the middle of my table.

Q: What drives you?

A: I hate to lose. It bothers me, more than any fans. I hate losing. The feeling you get after winning a basketball game driving home? It’s indescribable. It’s the best feeling in the world. Even people who tell you, “I don’t care,” they’re lying. They care.

Q: What won’t you tolerate as a teammate?

A: Selfishness. It’s a plague. It plagues everything.

Q: If you could pick the brain of one person in basketball history, who would you want to sit down with?

A: Phil Jackson.

Q: Why?

A: Because I think that he’s a true historian to the game, and somebody who understands that there’s a lot of life lessons in basketball. It’s one of the reasons why I’m here. I have great respect for what he represents.

Q: If you were president of the United States, you would …

A: I would make it illegal to buy guns.

Q: What are your views on what’s been happening this past week?

A: This past week? … This past decade? Or this past … forever? My views haven’t really changed much. It’s just very sad what’s going on in this country. Not just the police brutality, that’s getting a lot of the headlines right now, but just kids killing kids, and kids having access to automatic rifles, and school shootings. … It’s just disappointing that these laws aren’t changing. It’s almost like you hear all these things, and you almost become numb to the realities. This is not normal. They have to change the laws. They have to change the gun laws.

Q: It’s sad what this country is going through.

A: This is the best country in the world. The most open-minded country in the world. Freedom of speech, you can say whatever you want. There’s so many great things about this country. I’ve traveled the world. I’ve lived in a lot of different countries … but this gun violence is out of control, and they need to do something about it.

Q: If you were NBA commissioner, you would …

A: I would take away the dress code thing, definitely.

Q: Who are athletes in other sports you admire?

A: I love [Ivory Coast and Montreal Impact soccer player] Didier Drogba. I love players who use their platform to do things that are bigger than basketball. I love Manute Bol, Dikembe Mutombo — guys who used basketball to bring positive things … Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Q: You won two championships at Florida. Was there a best single moment?

A: Going back to campus, and partying for a week.

Q: What do you think of Tim Tebow, who attended Florida at the same time you did?

A: I think of a warrior. He’s another guy who just gave it everything he got, even though it might have not worked out exactly how he wanted it to in terms of being a starting quarterback in the NFL. He’s somebody that had so much respect in Gator Nation, not just because he won, but just the way he conducted himself. Somebody who didn’t have the best arm, or it wasn’t a pretty throw or anything, but at the end of the day, he was an animal, and he gave everything he had, wearing his school colors with a lot of pride.

Q: I’m guessing you would hope Knicks fans say the same about you.

A: You see what’s important to me. … I really hope so.

Q: Do you consider yourself a warrior?

A: On the court, I definitely consider myself a warrior.

Q: What would be your definition of a warrior?

A: A guy who would do anything, whatever it takes to help his team push through.

Q: How much do you burn to bring a championship to your home city — for a franchise that hasn’t won one since 1973?

A: There’s nothing more I want than that. But that’s not how it works. Right now, I’m just excited for the process.

Q: Describe your first memory of playing at the Garden.

A: I had four points and three rebounds [Dec. 30, 2007], and we won the game, and we’re on the bus and we were leaving back to Chicago. I was the last one on the bus, and I go to my coach, “That was the loudest 4 and 3 you will ever hear in Madison Square Garden.”

Q: Do you remember what the place looked like to you?

A: It’s always special. It’s always special. It’s almost like you can feel the spirits, you know?

Q: You liked Marcus Camby, Larry Johnson, Latrell Sprewell, Chris Childs and those Patrick Ewing-Pat Riley Knicks.

A: Animals. I like the animals.

Q: Do you hope this Knicks team reminds fans of that?

A: I just know what that team represented to New York. It’s gonna be different, it’s not gonna be like that. But I want the people of New York to be proud of their team. And to me, that’s just as important as anything. Building an identity, and making sure that the people are like, “You know what, this is our squad.”

Q: What is your favorite NBA moment?

A: Probably winning a Game 7 in Brooklyn [in the first round in 2013].

Q: And you had plantar fasciitis. How painful was that?

A: It was very painful. It was a very emotional time. The [Bulls’] team doctor told me to shut it down for that series. And there was just no way I wasn’t playing in front of my people back home. I don’t take those opportunities for granted. It ended up being like the biggest gut-check in my career, and it’s probably the moment that I’m most proud of.

Q: Other than this interview, what’s your worst NBA moment?

A: It was probably when my shoulder slipped out last year. … Always getting dunked on, that’s never a good feeling. But yeah, I would probably say doing this interview. … Yeah, I would say this is worse (smile).

Q: Do you enjoy playing the villain in Cleveland?

A: I’m really looking forward to that game.

Q: Why them?

A: Because you want to beat the best. They had an unbelievable run, they won their championship. … They deserved it. They fought hard and they got it. I want what they got.

Q: On the court, you’ve had some differences with LeBron James.

A: Every situation’s different. … Things happen on a basketball court. It is what it is.

Q: How good of a trash-talker are you?

A: I’m all right. I’m from New York City, you know? I’m not a big trash talker, to be honest with you. It happens.

Q: What was it like as a rookie when your boyhood idol Kevin Garnett said, “F— you!”?

A: Yeah, we had our moments. We’ve been going at it for a long time.

Q: If your life story becomes a movie, who would play you?

A: Jason Momoa.

Q: What would be the title?

A: Sticks From the Kitch. Sticks because I’m Stickman. From the Kitch ’cause I’m from Hell’s Kitchen.

Q: The origin of Stickman and Stickity?

A: It came from [Tyrone] Green. I was so skinny growing up, they used to call me Stickman. And then from Stickman, it just went to Stick Stickity, Sticks, all that.

Q: Where was the most physical, roughest, toughest playground?

A: It was a tournament in Queens called I.S. 8. On the back of the jersey, you say, “Bring Your Game Not Your Name.” And it was run by this guy Pete Edwards. All the best players in the city used to come and play there and compete against each other.

Q: What are your memories of Kennedy Fried Chicken?

A: I ate a lot of Kennedy Fried Chicken growing up. I remember after practice, I would order my Kennedy Fried Chicken, and I would get on the 7 train back into the city. And I remember Mr. Green telling me, “You’re finally a New Yorker, because if you’re comfortable eating your Kennedy Fried Chicken on the 7 train, then you are officially a New Yorker.”

Q: Who is Tyrone Green?

A: Mr. Green’s probably the biggest influence in my life. When I moved to New York, he always told me that if I wanted to take basketball seriously that I had to stay with him in the summers. And I did for five summers. I lived in his house with his wife and his daughter. He taught me how to do my laundry. Just like another father figure to me. Somebody who loved me whether I won or I lost. Somebody who gave me a lot of sanity in the city because he taught me about the importance of community work, doing community service. … Just somebody I feel like I wouldn’t be in this position if it wasn’t for him.

Q: Why are children so important to you?

A: I think it all came from Mr. Green. I grew up in these community centers all around the city because I was spending time with Mr. Green. He was the director, and I just wish he was here to experience this.

Q: To see you in a Knicks uniform?

A: I know he’s watching.

Q: Alex Perris.

A: Alex has been my best friend since I’m 12 years old, and somebody who is a lot more than just my trainer. It’s more than just a working relationship. It’s somebody that I trust, and somebody who I know that if this all goes away, he’ll be my best friend. It’s a good feeling to have people like that. That’s why I feel so good to be here too, ’cause I know there’s a lot of pressure in this city, a lot of expectations, but I feel so at peace just because I know that the people who are around are for real, whether there’s basketball or not, they’re gonna love me regardless.

Q: How do you deal with stress?

A: I breathe.

Q: How does that help you deal with the stress?

A: You should do it. When you’re stressed — breathe! Have you ever heard of Wim Hof? … Check him out. He’s a professional breather.

Q: Your Gators coach Billy Donovan.

A: Another great mentor in my life. Love him. Somebody that I learned so much from. Some of the best times in my life were with Coach Donovan at the realm. Somebody who keeps it real. Not only did we win championships, but I learned a lot about myself in terms of dealing with expectations, and dealing with people’s expectations. Somebody who has great balance in his life, and really cares about his players.

Q: Other than breathing, how do you deal with great expectations?

A: You try to just block ’em out. It’s unnecessary. To me it’s just staying focused on what’s important. It’s a lot easier said than done, ’cause expectations are part of what we do. But at the end of the day, just try to block it out as much as possible, and worry about the things that matter the most.

Q: What was it like meeting President Obama?

A: I really love what he represents — being black, being white, being born in Hawaii. He’s somebody who comes from a lot of different backgrounds. And I feel like that’s what America is … people from all different cultures. Everybody’s different. It’s a big melting pot, and that’s who Obama is, and I think that he represents this country perfect.

Q: What was it like training in Malibu, Calif., with pro surfer Laird Hamilton.

A: A great mentor. He’s a big-wave surfer. Can you imagine just knowing if you fall, when you’re on a 60-foot wave, you’re probably gonna be down there for a while. And having to keep your calm and your serenity in that madness. He’s a very special guy.

Q: You still listen to Bob Marley before games?

A: Yeah. Bob Marley’s probably the biggest inspiration in my life. His music gives me a lot of strength. You think of Bob Marley as somebody who just calms you down, but somebody that gives me a lot of balance and perspective on what’s important. I just love the message in his music, uniting people, and focusing on what’s important.

Q: What are Drop of Consciousness pendants and the “Rock Your Drop” movement?

A: Rock Your Drop is a movement that I started with my mother. It represents tears to everybody who lost loved ones to gun violence, and we sell them online, rockyourdrop.com, and all the proceeds go to after-school programs for the kids. We’re all in this together.

Q: Favorite New York City things?

A: Central Park … Harlem streetball tournaments … Hudson River … and just roaming. I love roaming the streets.

Q: How do you feel about being recognized?

A: I’m 7-feet tall with a ponytail, running around everywhere. … I’ll be all right (smile).

Q: How do you deal with the lack of privacy?

A: I’ve been dealing with that my whole life. My father [Yannick] was a famous tennis player. You gotta do what you gotta do.

Q: Three dinner guests?

A: Bob Marley, Malcolm X, Mick Jagger.

Q: Favorite movie?

A: “American Beauty.”

Q: Favorite actor?

A: Kevin Spacey.

Q: Favorite actress?

A: Drew Barrymore.

Q: Favorite entertainer?

A: Prince.

Q: Favorite meal?

A: Pizza.

Q: Why is New York City the perfect city for you?

A: New York City is the perfect city for me because this is home, this is where I feel the most at peace. This is my childhood, this is my dream.