Knicks Defend Taylor Swift After Two of Their Own Players Suggest She's a 'Fake' Celebrity Fan

The New York Knicks defended pop star Taylor Swift after two of their players questioned her support for the team. Guards Tyler Kolek and Miles “Deuce” McBride brought up Swift during a discussion of celebrity spectators at Madison Square Garden, appearing in a Nov. 5 episode of the NBA 2K League’s Deflected series. A Knicks spokesperson told Entertainment Weekly that Swift has supported the franchise for years and that the organization is “incredibly appreciative.” The players had suggested her appearances may be more about being photographed; Kolek called it “a little performative,” while McBride cited more consistent celebrity supporters like Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan.