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Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players name her ‘fakest celebrity fan’
Knicks players Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride questioned how genuine Taylor Swift’s support for the team was during a livestream, prompting the club to publicly defend her. The exchange drew attention because Swift has a longstanding connection to Madison Square Garden and has attended Knicks games over the years.
Kolek said he had seen Swift at only a few games and suggested some celebrities attend to be noticed, while acknowledging she is busy. The Knicks said she had been a fan for many years and that the organisation appreciated her support. Swift attended two games during the Knicks’ finals run this year; the team went on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game Five, securing its first championship in more than 50 years. She has also performed at Madison Square Garden and attended Knicks games in 2014.
In short
- Knicks players questioned how genuine Taylor Swift’s support was.
- The team said she has been a fan for many years.
- Swift attended two games during the championship run.
Explained simply
The New York Knicks are a professional basketball team based at Madison Square Garden, a major arena in New York City. The team has a long history, and its supporters include people who have followed it for years as well as famous faces seen at games.
Taylor Swift is a singer who has performed at Madison Square Garden and attended Knicks games over the years. Celebrity appearances at sporting events can attract attention, but seeing someone at a game does not necessarily show how long they have supported a team.
The Knicks’ championship win this year was their first in more than 50 years, making the team’s high-profile supporters part of a story with wider interest. Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride are Knicks players; their comments about Swift prompted discussion of her connection to the club.
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