# Tyler Kolek owns up to Taylor Swift fan comment that earned him some fun Knicks ribbing

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/tyler-kolek-owns-up-to-taylor-swift-fan-comment-that-earned-him-some-fun-knicks-ribbing/
- Published: 2026-11-08T06:21:05+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T06:36:17+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/08/sports/knicks-tyler-kolek-owns-up-to-taylor-swift-fan-comment-that-earned-him-some-fun-ribbing/
- Topics: Basketball, Sport, World

## Key points

- Kolek says he spoke wrongly about Swift’s Knicks fandom.
- Teammates teased him by playing her songs.
- He acknowledged her past support of the team.

## Summary

Tyler Kolek has apologised for questioning Taylor Swift’s loyalty to the Knicks, saying he was misinformed and chose his words badly. The second-year guard’s remarks prompted light-hearted teasing from teammates, who played Swift songs in the locker room after New York beat Cleveland 109-97.

Kolek had called Swift “performative” after she attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. He later acknowledged she had supported the Knicks for years, including wearing a Joakim Noah jersey, and said he loves her music. The Knicks also issued a statement recognising her long-standing support and connection to Madison Square Garden.

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