Rising Knicks stars call out Taylor Swift’s ‘performative’ fandom despite NBA Finals appearance

New York Knicks guards Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride labeled singer Taylor Swift a performative celebrity fan during an appearance on Deflected. When asked to identify the fakest courtside celebrity, Kolek named Swift and argued that many famous attendees appear simply to be seen rather than support the team, a view McBride agreed with.

Swift previously attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs and an Eastern Conference Finals game against the Cleveland Cavaliers alongside Travis Kelce. While acknowledging Swift's busy schedule, Kolek maintained that her game appearances felt performative, contrasting her with regular celebrity supporters like Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan.