Knicks guard walks back comment about Taylor Swift being fake fan after Swifties, including his wife, attack

Knicks guard Tyler Kolek called Taylor Swift the “fakest” celebrity courtside fan, prompting criticism from Swift’s supporters and a public response from the team. He later retracted the remark, saying he had answered poorly and had not known about Swift’s history as a Knicks fan.

Kolek said he enjoys Swift’s music and recalled singing along to it, while acknowledging that she had attended games and once wore a Joakim Noah jersey. His girlfriend, Lexi Sousa, also pointed out that he had attended Swift’s Eras Tour. The Knicks said Swift had supported the team for many years and had a long connection with Madison Square Garden.