Home » Sports » NBA

Knicks Guards Take Aim at Taylor Swift as They Claim She’s a Fake Fan

The New York Knicks players get to watch all sorts of celebrities attend their games at the iconic Madison Square Garden. However, one world-famous entertainer just found herself being called out for allegedly being a performative fan rather than a…

By Anthony G Halkias II · Heavy

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 5:57 PM

Key Things to Know

Knicks guards Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride questioned whether Taylor Swift is a genuine team supporter.
Kolek called celebrity attendance performative during an NBA 2K League video and pointed to Swift.
McBride agreed with Kolek's assessment while warning of potential backlash from Swift's devoted fanbase.

The Story in 60 Seconds

New York Knicks guards Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride questioned pop star Taylor Swift's loyalty to the team during an NBA 2K League video. When asked about fake celebrity fans at Madison Square Garden, Kolek described some attendees as performative and singled out Swift, stating he could not recall seeing her attend regularly. McBride concurred while joking about potential backlash from Swift's fanbase.

The article notes that Swift has a documented history at Madison Square Garden dating back to 2014, long before Kolek joined the league. Most recently, she attended Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs during New York's championship run.

Read the full article on Heavy

Knicks Guards Take Aim at Taylor Swift as They Claim She’s a Fake Fan

More NBA News

Never Miss a Sports Update