The New York Knicks issued a statement defending Taylor Swift after two of their players, Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride, reportedly referred to the singer as the "fakest" fan. The incident occurred on November 7, 2026, according to a report by Yahoo Sports staff writer Jack Baer.
The Knicks organization responded publicly to support Swift, who has been a visible presence at NBA games in recent seasons. Neither the team nor the players have released additional details about the context of the remarks or the specific circumstances that prompted the team's statement.
Kolek and McBride are both guards on the Knicks roster. Swift has attended multiple Knicks games at Madison Square Garden and has been photographed courtside during the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 seasons.
