Taylor Swift Called the ‘Fakest’ New York Knicks Fan by 2 of Team’s Players: ‘It’s a Little Performative’

In an NBA 2K TikTok livestream, New York Knicks point guards Tyler Kolek and Miles "Deuce" McBride called pop star Taylor Swift the "fakest" fan of the 2026 NBA champions, accusing her and other celebrity attendees of being "performative." The pair, while playing the game, expressed their belief that Swift, similar to other celebrities, may attend games for the sake of being seen, rather than genuine fandom.

Kolek noted that they haven't seen Swift at many other games, and he understands that she has a lot going on, which may prevent her from attending regularly. However, he called her approach to the games "a little performative." McBride added that while Swift isn't the only celebrity to show up consistently, she's the one being criticized.

The pair also defended Travis Kelce, Swift's husband, and praised other fans like Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan for their regular attendance. Despite the criticism, a Knicks spokesperson defended Swift's support of the organization, stating that she has been a fan for many years and has a long history with Madison Square Garden.