Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players name her 'fakest celebrity fan'
Also reported by Guardian US
Summary
New York Knicks players Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride questioned Taylor Swift’s support for the team during a livestream, with Kolek calling her appearances “performative.” A Knicks spokesperson said Swift had supported the team for many years and that the organization appreciated her support.Key Facts
- Kolek and McBride discussed celebrity Knicks fans during an NBA 2K livestream on Thursday.
- Kolek said Swift might be the least genuine celebrity fan because he had seen her at only a few games.
- Swift attended Knicks games during the Eastern Conference Finals and NBA Finals in May and June 2026, according to the article.
- The Knicks spokesperson said Swift had been a fan for many years and had a long history with Madison Square Garden.
- McBride named Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan as celebrity fans he considered genuine.
- Swift attended Knicks games in 2014 and performed at Madison Square Garden during her Fearless and Speak Now tours.
- The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game Five of the NBA Finals to win their first championship in more than 50 years.
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