Bad blood? Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players accuse her of being ‘fake fan’
Summary
The New York Knicks defended Taylor Swift after guards Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride questioned whether she was a genuine fan. The team said Swift has supported the Knicks for years and has a long history with Madison Square Garden.Key Facts
- Kolek called Swift’s courtside appearances “performative” during an NBA 2K livestream.
- McBride agreed with Kolek and named Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan as committed Knicks fans.
- A Knicks spokesperson said the team appreciates Swift’s support and considers her a longtime fan.
- Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA finals at Madison Square Garden, wearing a “Stevie Knicks” shirt that went viral.
- Swift also attended Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals in Cleveland with her husband, Travis Kelce.
- Swift first performed at Madison Square Garden in 2003, when she was 13.
- Kolek and McBride are eligible for contract extensions; the Knicks hold a $2.5 million option on Kolek for the 2026–27 season.
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