Cancelled? Knicks' Kolek, McBride call out Taylor Swift as 'performative' fan

The Knicks have come to Taylor Swift's defense and said they are "incredibly appreciative" of her support after two New York players questioned whether she is a fake fan.

During an NBA 2K League livestream posted on YouTube on Thursday, Tyler Kolek and Miles "Deuce" McBride were asked who was the fakest 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. They're not necessarily fans. Probably Taylor Swift," Kolek answered and McBride agreed.

Kolek acknowledged he was "going to get some hate from the Swifties" before adding "I guess she's got a lot going on, so she can't come all the…