New York Knicks guards Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride have called global pop star Taylor Swift the "fakest" celebrity fan of the franchise. The comments came during a recent NBA 2K livestream, sparking debate as the Knicks enjoy strong early-season form with a 4-1 record in their last five games, including a dominant 135-105 win over the Chicago Bulls on November 4.
During the stream, Tyler Kolek suggested Swift as the least authentic celebrity supporter. Miles "Deuce" McBride quickly agreed with his teammate's assessment. Kolek explained his reasoning, stating that fake fans "just want to be seen at the game, they're not necessarily fans." He noted he hadn't seen Swift at many other games, calling her attendance "a little performative," while acknowledging her busy schedule.
McBride laughed and predicted Swift's fanbase, the Swifties, would not appreciate the answer. Both players instead highlighted actors Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan as consistently solid supporters who show up regularly at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks' backcourt duo made these remarks while the team itself was preparing for its next challenge.
The Knicks' on-court performance has given fans plenty to cheer about authentically. They are currently on a two-game winning run. Their most recent victory was a commanding 30-point blowout, a 135-105 result against the Chicago Bulls on November 4. Just two days prior, they secured a 103-90 win over local rivals the Brooklyn Nets.
Their form over the last five outings reads 4 wins and 1 loss. The sole defeat in that stretch was a tight 98-93 road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on October 30. Before that, they won a high-scoring affair against the Bulls 133-127 on October 28.
Attention now turns to the next fixture, a road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers scheduled for November 7. Maintaining their defensive intensity will be key after holding the Bulls to 105 points and the Nets to just 90. The team's offensive firepower was on full display in the 135-point outburst, showing a balanced attack that can overwhelm opponents.
The debate about celebrity fandom is a sideshow to the main event: winning basketball games. With the roster clicking and building momentum, the focus inside the locker room is squarely on the Cavaliers. Continued success on the road will solidify their strong start to the season and give their dedicated fanbase even more to celebrate.
