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Knicks Defend Taylor Swift as Tyler Kolek Walks Back Fan Criticism

The Knicks have publicly backed Taylor Swift after two players questioned her fandom, and Tyler Kolek has since softened his position amid criticism from her supporters.

Read the full story → · Latest coverage 10 Nov 2026, 1:32 am UTC

Chapters · 2

  1. 1Knicks Defend Taylor Swift After Players Question Her Celebrity Fandom
  2. 2Knicks Defend Taylor Swift as Tyler Kolek Walks Back Fan Criticism

Key moments · 5

Knicks players appear in DEFLECTED entertainment segment

Consequence of Sound ↗

Kolek and McBride name Swift fakest celebrity fan

www.espn.com - TOP Sports ↗

Kolek characterizes Swift's Knicks fandom as performative

CBS Sports ↗

Knicks defend Swift and thank her for support

TMZ ↗

Kolek walks back criticism after Swift supporters push back

FOXNews.com ↗

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  4. Miles McBride, Tyler Kolek Think Taylor Swift Is The Fakest Celebrity Knicks Fan
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10 articles

  1. New York Knicks Defend Taylor Swift After Player Tyler Kolek Calls Her a “Performative” Fan
    The Hollywood Reporter
  2. Knicks Rep Thanks Taylor Swift For “Many Years” Of Fan Support After Tyler Kolek Comments
    Deadline Hollywood
  3. Taylor Swift is the ‘fakest’ celeb Knicks fan, players say; team rushes to her defense
    NBC News
  4. Cancelled? Knicks' Kolek, McBride call out Taylor Swift as 'performative' fan
    www.espn.com - TOP Sports
  5. Knicks defend Taylor Swift after Tyler Kolek, Deuce McBride characterize her fandom as 'performative'
    CBS Sports