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NY Knicks stars call Taylor Swift ‘fake fan’ on ‘performative’ antics

Taylor Swift watched Game 4 of the NBA Finals as the New York Knicks won a championship but two of their players believe she is their 'fakest celebrity fan'.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 1:30 PM
NY Knicks stars call Taylor Swift ‘fake fan’ on ‘performative’ antics
Key Things to Know
  • New York Knicks players Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride called Taylor Swift the fakest celebrity fan.
  • Tyler Kolek criticized attendance by certain stars as performative behavior rather than genuine fandom.
  • Miles McBride agreed with Kolek's comments while noting Swift's supporters would react negatively.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New York Knicks players Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride labeled Taylor Swift the fakest celebrity Knicks fan during an appearance on the NBA 2K League Deflected show. Kolek described her presence at Madison Square Garden as performative, arguing that certain celebrities attend solely to be seen rather than support the team, a sentiment McBride agreed with while acknowledging potential backlash from fans.

Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals during the Knicks' championship run and previously went to the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Her appearances drew earlier criticism from Knicks broadcaster Monica McNutt, who later addressed her remarks, while star guard Jalen Brunson previously defended Swift from criticism following the team's locker room celebrations.

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