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

• Kolek calls singer's courtside appearances performative'

• McBride agrees as teammates question celebrity fandom

• Knicks give statement saying Swift is longtime supporter

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 Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride questioned whether the pop superstar was a genuine supporter of the team.