The New York Knicks have publicly defended Taylor Swift's fandom after guard Tyler Kolek called her support 'performative' in an NBA 2K League video. Kolek and teammate Miles McBride were asked to name the 'fakest' celebrity fan they'd seen courtside, with Kolek suggesting Swift due to her limited attendance beyond Game 4 of the NBA Finals. McBride agreed, while praising Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan as 'solid' fans.
The Knicks issued a statement to TMZ affirming Swift's long-standing loyalty, noting her history with Madison Square Garden dating back to 2014. Swift was present for the Knicks' historic 107-106 comeback win over the San Antonio Spurs on June 10, overcoming a 29-point deficit. She also attended her wedding to Travis Kelce at the Garden on July 3.
Kolek acknowledged potential backlash from Swifties, saying, 'I'm going to get some hate from the Swifties.'.
Source: ESPN NBA · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing