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Tyler Kolek owns up to Taylor Swift fan comment that earned him some fun Knicks ribbing

Tyler Kolek — who questioned Taylor Swift’s Knicks fandom during an NBA 2K League livestream — may never, ever, ever hear the end of it from Swifties.

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 6:21 AM
Tyler Kolek owns up to Taylor Swift fan comment that earned him some fun Knicks ribbing
Key Things to Know
  • Tyler Kolek admitted he misspoke after calling Taylor Swift a performative Knicks fan during a recent livestream.
  • Knicks teammates playfully ribbed Kolek by playing Taylor Swift's songs in the locker room following their win.
  • The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-97 on Saturday night.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek took responsibility for questioning pop star Taylor Swift's fandom following a 109-97 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kolek had previously called Swift performative during a livestream, which led to teasing from his teammates. Following the game, Knicks players, led by Jalen Brunson, played Swift's music in the locker room to playfully mock the second-year guard.

Kolek explained that he misspoke and admitted he was unaware of Swift's past attendance at Knicks games. The organization had earlier released a statement affirming Swift's long-standing support for the team after the initial comments surfaced.

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