India, Nov. 8 -- NBA player Tyler Kolek created a stir online after he called Taylor Swift a "performative" fan of his team the New York Knicks. But his team has come to the popstar's defence. In a statement to PEOPLE, a Knicks spokesperson said, "Taylor Swift has been a Knicks fan for many years, has a long history with Madison Square Garden, and we are incredibly appreciative of her support of the organisation." The statement comes after an NBA 2K League clip shared on Thursday showed Kolek answering media questions with fellow Knicks point guard Miles James "Deuce" McBride. When the two were asked about the "fakest celeb" they've seen at an NBA game, Kolek claimed some celebrities come to the games more for attention than their love for the sport. "I would say it's very performative. like they just want to be seen at the game, they're not necessarily fans," he said, naming Swift after being pressed for an example. "Maybe Taylor Swift? I don't know if I've seen her at any other games," he said, adding, "I guess she's got a lot going on so she can't come all the time, but... it's a little performative." Most recently, Swift had attended Knicks' June 10 game at the Madison Square. HTC...