New York Knicks Defend Taylor Swift After Player Tyler Kolek Calls Her a “Performative” Fan

A Knicks spokesperson said the singer "has been a Knicks fan for many years," while Kolek's girlfriend also weighed in on his comments. The New York Knicks are coming to Taylor Swift’s defense after player Tyler Kolek called her a 'performative' Knicks fan. The New York Knicks are coming to Taylor Swift’s defense after player Tyler Kolek called her a “performative” Knicks fan. A Knicks spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter on Friday, “Taylor Swift has been a Knicks fan for many years, has a long history with Madison Square Garden and we are incredibly appreciative of her support of the organization.” Kolek made the comments earlier this week during an NBA 2K TikTok livestream with fellow Knicks player Miles McBride, who asked him who he thought was the “fakest celebrity Knicks fan.” Kolek pointed to Swift, suggesting some celebrities attend games more for the attention than their support of the team.

“At the Knicks games, I would say it’s very performative. Because they just want to be seen at the game; they’re not necessarily fans,” he said. “Maybe Taylor Swift?” “I don’t know if I’ve seen her at any other games,” Kolek continued. “I guess she’s got a lot going on, so she can’t come all the time, but it’s a little performative.” Also on Friday, Kolek’s girlfriend, Alexi Sousa,