Updated
Updated · Fox News · Nov 6
Knicks' Tyler Kolek Calls Taylor Swift 'Fakest Fan' on NBA 2K Stream
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Nov 6

Knicks' Tyler Kolek Calls Taylor Swift 'Fakest Fan' on NBA 2K Stream

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 6

Summary

  • Tyler Kolek singled out Taylor Swift as the "fakest" celebrity fan of the Knicks during a TikTok NBA 2K stream with teammate Deuce McBride.
  • Kolek said he had not seen Swift at other games, while McBride replied that "Swifties" would not like the answer.
  • Kolek contrasted Swift with regular celebrity supporters such as Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan, then softened the jab by saying she "has a lot going on."
  • Swift attended at least 2 Knicks playoff games in 2026, including the Eastern Conference finals with Travis Kelce and the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.

Insights

Will Tyler Kolek’s viral jab at Taylor Swift’s fandom overshadow his fight for minutes on the Knicks roster?
Why do athletes continue to gatekeep sports fandom when global superstars like Taylor Swift sit courtside?
Does celebrity attendance at Madison Square Garden reflect true team loyalty or just a brilliant PR strategy?