Bad blood? Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players accuse her of being ‘fake fan’

Taylor Swift’s love story with the New York Knicks caught an unexpected stray after two players from last season’s NBA champions accused the singer of being a fair-weather fan.

The Knicks released a statement on Friday defending Swift after two of their players questioned whether the pop superstar was a genuine supporter of the team.

Guards Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride were asked during an NBA 2K livestream on Thursday to name the least authentic celebrity fan they had seen courtside at an NBA game.

“At the Knicks games, I would say it’s very performative because like they just want to be seen at the game,” Kolek said. “They’re not necessarily fans. Probably Taylor Swift.”