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Knicks defend Taylor Swift in statement after players Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride call her ‘fakest’ fan

Swift sat courtside at a home and away game during the Knicks' championship run, then got married at Madison Square Garden.

By Jack Baer · Yahoo

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 1:11 AM

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The New York Knicks issued a statement defending Taylor Swift after Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride criticized her fandom.
Knicks players Kolek and McBride had previously labeled Swift the team's "fakest" fan.
Swift frequently attended New York Knicks games at Madison Square Garden during the team's championship run.

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The New York Knicks press office issued a statement defending Taylor Swift's fandom after team players Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride labeled her the "fakest" fan. Swift had frequently supported the team from the stands at Madison Square Garden during their recent championship run.

The franchise publicly backed the pop star, addressing the comments made by their own players and reaffirming her status as a legitimate supporter of the organization.

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Knicks defend Taylor Swift in statement after players Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride call her ‘fakest’ fan

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