Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players called her 'fakest' fan
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The New York Knicks defended Taylor Swift after point guards Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride named her the "fakest" celebrity Knicks fan during an NBA 2K livestream, with Kolek calling her courtside appearances "a little performative." A Knicks spokesperson told media that "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 notes Swift attended Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals in Cleveland and Game Four of the NBA Finals in New York this May and June, and she was seated courtside in June as the Knicks won their first championship in over 50 years, beating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game Five. The article records earlier Knicks appearances in October and November 2014 and highlights Swift's long MSG ties, including performances on her Fearless and Speak Now tours and her July wedding to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, officiated by Adam Sandler.
