Taylor Swift is the ‘fakest’ celeb Knicks fan, players say; team rushes to her defense

The New York Knicks rushed to Taylor Swift’s defense Friday after players Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride questioned the singer’s fandom. The defending world champions were quick to jump on their white horse and laud the singer in the wake of their players stirring up some bad blood with blue-and-orange Swifties. “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,” a Knicks spokesperson said in a statement to NBC News. Kolek might even have some explaining to do to his girlfriend and self-identified Swiftie, Alexi Sousa, who wanted to know “what he had to say about my girl.” The Knicks famously boast a front row of world-famous fans at their Madison Square Garden home dates.

When Kolek and McBride appeared on an NBA 2K TikTok livestream on Thursday and were asked who is “the fakest celeb fan you’ve seen courtside,” they dared to come for the 5-foot-10 Pennsylvania native and 14-time Grammy winner. “Maybe Taylor Swift?” Kolek said. “I don’t know if I’ve seen her at any other games.” McBride agreed, but acknowledged that he and Kolek had damaged their reputation and were headed for antihero status. “I would agree,” McBride said. “Swifties [are] not going like that answer.” Sensing