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

The New York Knicks issued a statement defending Taylor Swift after guards Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride questioned her authenticity as a fan. Speaking on an NBA 2K livestream on Thursday, Kolek labeled Swift's courtside appearances "performative," a sentiment McBride agreed with while contrasting her with dedicated celebrity fans Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan. In response, a Knicks spokesperson described Swift as a longtime supporter and stated the organization is appreciative of her support.

Swift has attended several marquee Knicks games, including Game 4 of the NBA finals and Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals alongside her husband, Travis Kelce. The pop superstar has a history at Madison Square Garden dating back to performing at a halftime talent show in 2003, and the couple later married at the arena in July.