Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players name her 'fakest celebrity fan'
The pop superstar's appearances at NBA games were deemed "a little performative" by New York Knicks point guards Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride.
New York Knicks point guards Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride suggested that pop superstar Taylor Swift may be a performative fan. Speaking on Deflected, Kolek stated that some celebrities attend games just to be seen rather than out of genuine interest, specifically naming Swift. McBride agreed with the assessment, noting that while other celebrities like Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan are solid fans, Swift's appearances seemed performative.
Kolek remarked that he had not seen Swift at other games, though he acknowledged she likely has a busy schedule. Yahoo Sports reported that ESPN's Monica McNutt previously called Swift a fake fan during Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, an allegation for which McNutt later apologized. McNutt noted she had not seen Swift at a Knicks home game within the last two seasons.
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