Knicks Guard Slams Pop Star’s Fandom as “Performative”
Fans and officials clash over Taylor Swift’s support for the team, sparking debate about authenticity and loyalty.
Guard Tyler Kolek, who works for the New York Knicks, called Taylor Swift’s Knicks fandom “performative” during a livestream, a comment that has drawn attention.
According to NBC News, both Tyler Kolek and player Miles McBride questioned Swift’s fandom, and the network’s headline described her as the “'fakest' celeb Knicks fan”.
The New York Knicks responded by issuing a statement defending Swift’s support and rushed to her defense on a Friday, as reported by NBC News.
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Fox News
Knicks defend Taylor Swift's fandom after guard Tyler Kolek calls her support 'very performative'
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.
Read the original →NBC News
Taylor Swift is the ‘fakest’ celeb Knicks fan, players say; team rushes to her defense
The New York Knicks rushed to Taylor Swift’s defense Friday after players Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride questioned the singer’s fandom.
Read the original →The Guardian
Bad blood? Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players accuse her of being ‘fake fan’
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 accused the singer of being a fair-weather fan. The Knicks released a statement on Friday defending Swift after two of their players questioned whether the pop superstar was a genuine supporter of the team. Continue reading...
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- Tyler Kolek is a guard for the New York Knicks.
- Miles McBride is a player for the New York Knicks.
- Taylor Swift is a pop star.
- Tyler Kolek called Taylor Swift's Knicks fandom "performative" on a livestream.
- Tyler Kolek called Taylor Swift's Knicks fandom "performative" on a livestream.
- The New York Knicks issued a statement defending Taylor Swift's support.
- The New York Knicks rushed to Taylor Swift's defense on a Friday, according to NBC News.
- Players Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride questioned Taylor Swift's fandom, according to NBC News.
- NBC News headline says players called Taylor Swift "the 'fakest' celeb Knicks fan".
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