Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players call her 'fakest' fan

Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players call her 'fakest' fan

The New York Knicks said they appreciate Taylor Swift’s long-standing support after two of its guards called her the “fakest” celebrity fan. Earlier in the week, rookie guard Tyler Kolek described Swift’s courtside presence as “performative” during a livestream, prompting the team to issue an apology.

The remarks followed a TikTok video in which Kolek and fellow guard Miles McBride labeled Swift the “fakest” celebrity fan. The Knicks’ statement underscored the organization’s gratitude for Swift’s repeated attendance at games, while the players’ comments sparked a brief controversy that the franchise moved quickly to address.

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November 06, 2026
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Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players label her 'fakest' celebrity fan
Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players label her 'fakest' celebrity fan

TSN • 06 Nov 22:45

The New York Knicks organization said it appreciates Taylor Swift’s long-time support after two players suggested she was a performative courtside guest.

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Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players label her a fake fan
Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players label her a fake fan

NBC News • 06 Nov 22:01

The New York Knicks organization responded to comments by players Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride that suggested Taylor Swift was not a genuine supporter, emphasizing her long-standing ties to the team and Madison Square Garden.

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Knicks retract player’s comment labeling Taylor Swift as “performative” fan
Knicks retract player’s comment labeling Taylor Swift as “performative” fan

Sportsnet.ca • 06 Nov 19:55

The New York Knicks issued a statement apologizing after rookie Tyler Kolek described Taylor Swift’s support as performative during a livestream.

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Knicks guards label Taylor Swift a "performative" fan
Knicks guards label Taylor Swift a "performative" fan

Yahoo • 06 Nov 16:48

New York Knicks point guards Tyler Kolek and Miles "Deuce" McBride said Taylor Swift appears to attend games mainly for publicity, calling her a "fake" fan during a livestream.

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Knicks guards call Taylor Swift the "fakest" celebrity fan in TikTok video
Knicks guards call Taylor Swift the "fakest" celebrity fan in TikTok video

Bleacher Report • 06 Nov 15:24

Knicks guards Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride labeled pop star Taylor Swift as the "fakest" celebrity Knicks fan in a TikTok clip, prompting a response from the team acknowledging her long-time support.

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Knicks point guard Tyler Kolek calls Taylor Swift a "performative" fan
Knicks point guard Tyler Kolek calls Taylor Swift a "performative" fan

TMZ • 06 Nov 13:44

During a livestream interview, Knicks guard Tyler Kolek suggested Taylor Swift may be the most insincere celebrity supporter, prompting a team spokesperson to reaffirm her long-standing fandom.

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Knicks guard Tyler Kolek calls Taylor Swift a "performative" fan during livestream
Knicks guard Tyler Kolek calls Taylor Swift a "performative" fan during livestream

Page Six • 06 Nov 13:01

Knicks point guard Tyler Kolek suggested on a TikTok livestream that Taylor Swift's support for the team is largely performative, prompting a response from the organization.

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