Knicks guard backtracks after questioning Taylor Swift's fandom

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Nov, 17:00 · Archive

New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek apologised after calling Taylor Swift the 'fakest' celebrity Knicks fan during an online segment.

Tyler Kolek, a second-year Knicks guard, answered 'Taylor Swift' when asked during an NBA 2K League online segment who the 'fakest' celebrity Knicks fan was, describing some celebrity fans' behaviour as 'performative'. The comment sparked significant backlash from Swift's fanbase online.

Swift's fans pointed out her long history of attending Knicks games dating back to 2014. Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden earlier this year and has been spotted wearing a No. 13 Joakim Noah jersey from her time following the team in the past.

After playing 14 minutes in the Knicks' 109-97 win over the Cavaliers in Cleveland, Kolek addressed the controversy. 'It's just a question that was asked for me, that maybe I answered in the wrong way,' he said. 'I love her music. We were just playing it five minutes ago, and I'm singing every word to every song. Nothing against her at all.' The Knicks organisation released a statement saying: '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 organisation.'

Knicks guard backtracks after questioning Taylor Swift's fandom — Image: Daily Mail Sport

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Knicks star desperately tries to make amends after sparking outrage by calling Taylor Swift 'fakest fan'New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek answered 'Taylor Swift' when asked their 'fakest celebrity fan' and has now responded to the huge backlash he has faced from her fans in the aftermath.Daily Mail Sport · 8 Nov, 16:03
Tyler Kolek owns up to Taylor Swift fan comment that earned him some fun Knicks ribbingTyler Kolek — who questioned Taylor Swift’s Knicks fandom during an NBA 2K League livestream — may never, ever, ever hear the end of it from Swifties.New York Post · 8 Nov, 06:21

In this story: Tyler Kolek · Taylor Swift · New York Knicks · Travis Kelce · Madison Square Garden · Cleveland Cavaliers

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