Taylor Swift Named 'Fakest' Celebrity Knicks Fan by Tyler Kolek, Deuce McBride in Trending Video
New York Knicks players Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride labeled Taylor Swift the 'fakest' celebrity fan of the team in a viral social media video. The Knicks organization subsequently issued a statement defending Swift's history of support for the franchise.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the intersection of celebrity culture and professional sports, demonstrating how quickly casual athlete commentary can escalate into a public relations narrative.
00:14 Featured Video Knicks Score 84 in Half 😳 Home NBA Al Bello/Getty Images NBA Taylor Swift Named 'Fakest' Celebrity Knicks Fan by Tyler Kolek, Deuce McBride in Trending Video Mike Chiari Nov 6, 2026 New York Knicks guards Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride named pop star Taylor Swift the fakest celebrity Knicks fan in a video shared Thursday.
Appearing on the NBA 2K League TikTok account , Kolek brought up Swift when asked the question, and McBride agreed. Kolek added, "I guess she's got a lot going on, so she can't come all the time, but it's a little performative."
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