Taylor Swift Called the ‘Fakest’ New York Knicks Fan by 2 of Team’s Players: ‘It’s a Little Performative’
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Key Points:
- New York Knicks point guards Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride recently criticized Taylor Swift as the "fakest" fan of the team, accusing her and other celebrity visitors of being "performative" fans who attend games primarily to be seen.
- Kolek noted that Swift has not been seen at many games and suggested her appearances might be limited due to her busy schedule, while McBride contrasted her with celebrities like Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan, who attend more consistently.
- The Knicks organization defended Swift, stating she has been a fan for many years with a strong connection to Madison Square Garden, expressing appreciation for her support.
- Swift was present at Game 4 of the NBA Finals and had previously attended an away game with her husband, Travis Kelce, but has faced criticism both for attending too many NFL games and now for attending too few Knicks games.
- Swift responded to prior fan backlash with sarcasm in a 2025 cameo, highlighting the contradictory expectations male sports fans have regarding her presence at sporting events.
