The controversy emerged after Kolek and McBride contrasted Swift with longtime courtside regulars like Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan. Swift demonstrated her support earlier this year by attending pivotal postseason matchups alongside celebrity friends Este Haim, Alana Haim, and Mariska Hargitay. Her ties to the franchise extend far beyond recent wins, as she has attended regular-season games at Madison Square Garden dating back to 2014. The arena also holds personal significance for Swift, serving as the venue for both her early music tours and her July wedding to Travis Kelce.
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The Knicks organization officially pushed back against their own players' claims regardin…: The Knicks organization officially pushed back against their own players' claims regarding Swift's loyalty.
Swift's recorded history of attending Knicks games extends back to regular-season contest…: Swift's recorded history of attending Knicks games extends back to regular-season contests in 2014.
The pop star maintains deep professional and personal ties with the franchise's home venu…: The pop star maintains deep professional and personal ties with the franchise's home venue, Madison Square Garden.
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The New York Knicks has defended superstar Taylor Swift, after players named her as the fakest celebrity fan.
The basketball team's point guards Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride were asked who the least genuine celebrity Knicks fan was during a NBA 2K livestream on Thursday.
"At the Knicks games, I would say it's very performative, cause like they just want to be seen at the game, they're not necessarily fans. Maybe Taylor Swift?" Kolek responded.
McBride added: "I would agree."
In May and June this year, Swift attended Game Three of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals in Cleveland and Game Four of the NBA Finals in New York City.
"I don't know if I've seen her at any other games," Kolak said.
A spokesperson for the Knicks defended Swift on Friday, telling media: "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."
The BBC has approached the Knicks for comment.
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