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Knicks Player Makes Surprising Taylor Swift Admission After Criticizing Fandom

Headline from Newsweek

Knicks guard Tyler Kolek made a surprising Taylor Swift admission after suggesting she was the team's "fakest" celebrity fan.

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  1. Fox News

    New York Knicks champion calls out Taylor Swift as the 'fakest fan' from MSG's celebrity row (opens Fox News)

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    Tyler Kolek called Taylor Swift the fakest celebrity fan during an NBA 2K stream, and the Swifties friendship bracelet mob is already mobilizing.

  2. New York Post

    Knicks star Tyler Kolek calls out Taylor Swift as team’s ‘fakest’ celebrity fan: ‘A little performative’ (opens New York Post)

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    Knicks guard Tyler Kolek called Taylor Swift the "fakest" celebrity fan of the team's championship run, drawing backlash from Swifties.

  3. NBC New York

    Taylor Swift named Knicks' ‘fakest' celebrity fan by Tyler Kolek, Deuce McBride in viral clip (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    WARNING: This article contains descriptive or legal details regarding child sexual abuse that may be disturbing to readers. The estranged father of Meghan Markle was arrested Friday morning by federal agents in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Thomas Markle Sr.

  4. New York Post

    Taylor Swift slammed as ‘fakest’ New York Knicks fan by team player Tyler Kolek: ‘I’m going to get hate’ (opens New York Post)

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    The Grammy-winning singer made headlines for attending one of the Knicks' NBA finals games in June alongside her pals Alana and Este Haim.

  5. Fox News

    Knicks defend Taylor Swift's fandom after guard Tyler Kolek calls her support 'very performative' (opens Fox News)

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    Tyler Kolek called Taylor Swift's Knicks fandom "performative" on a livestream, prompting the team to issue a statement defending the pop star's support.

  6. New York Post

    Swifties fans mock Tyler Kolek following ‘fakest’ Knicks fan insult (opens New York Post)

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    The Swifties are out to defend their leader.

  7. Newsweek

    Knicks Release Statement Defending Taylor Swift After Comment From Tyler Kolek (opens Newsweek)

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    The New York Knicks released a statement defending Taylor Swift after recent comments from guard Tyler Kolek.

  8. NBC News

    Taylor Swift is the ‘fakest’ celeb Knicks fan, players say; team rushes to her defense (opens NBC News)

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    The New York Knicks rushed to Taylor Swift’s defense Friday after players Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride questioned the singer’s fandom.

  9. Deadline

    Knicks Rep Thanks Taylor Swift For “Many Years” Of Fan Support After Tyler Kolek Comments (opens Deadline)

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    Nobody can accuse Taylor Swift of being a fake Knicks fan… not even Knicks point guard Tyler Kolek. Following Kolek’s claim that the 14x Grammy winner is a “very performative” fan of the 2026 NBA champions, a rep for the team defended Swift and thanked her for “many years” of support.

  10. The Hollywood Reporter

    New York Knicks Defend Taylor Swift After Player Tyler Kolek Calls Her a “Performative” Fan (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    A Knicks spokesperson said the singer "has been a Knicks fan for many years," while Kolek's girlfriend also weighed in on his comments.

  11. The Guardian

    Bad blood? Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players accuse her of being ‘fake fan’ (opens The Guardian)

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    Kolek calls singer’s courtside appearances ‘performative’ McBride agrees as teammates question celebrity fandom Knicks give statement saying Swift is longtime supporter Taylor Swift’s love story with the New York Knicks caught an unexpected stray after two players from last season’s NBA champions ac…

  12. BBC News

    Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players name her 'fakest celebrity fan' (opens BBC News)

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    The pop superstar's appearances at NBA games were deemed "a little performative" by New York Knicks point guards Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride.

  13. New York Post

    Tyler Kolek owns up to Taylor Swift fan comment that earned him some fun Knicks ribbing (opens New York Post)

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    Tyler 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.

  14. Newsweek

    Knicks Player Makes Surprising Taylor Swift Admission After Criticizing Fandom (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Knicks guard Tyler Kolek made a surprising Taylor Swift admission after suggesting she was the team's "fakest" celebrity fan.