Knicks Player Makes Surprising Taylor Swift Admission After Criticizing Fandom

Knicks guard Tyler Kolek criticized Taylor Swift, saying she is the "fakest" celebrity fan of the team, suggesting her support is performative rather than genuine. The comment drew negative reactions from Swift's fanbase. The story appears to be ongoing.

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National story. 14 articles from 9 sources. 5 are on the bar; 4 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated 2d ago.

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NBC NewsLean Left· 4d ago

Taylor Swift is the ‘fakest’ celeb Knicks fan, players say; team rushes to her defense

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NewsweekCenter· 2d ago

Knicks Player Makes Surprising Taylor Swift Admission After Criticizing Fandom

NewsweekCenter· 4d ago

Knicks Release Statement Defending Taylor Swift After Comment From Tyler Kolek

NBC New YorkLean Left· 4d ago

Taylor Swift named Knicks' ‘fakest' celebrity fan by Tyler Kolek, Deuce McBride in viral clip

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New York PostLean Right· 2d ago

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

New York PostLean Right· 4d ago

Swifties fans mock Tyler Kolek following ‘fakest’ Knicks fan insult

Fox NewsRight· 4d ago

Knicks defend Taylor Swift's fandom after guard Tyler Kolek calls her support 'very performative'

New York PostLean Right· 4d ago

Taylor Swift slammed as ‘fakest’ New York Knicks fan by team player Tyler Kolek: ‘I’m going to get hate’

New York PostLean Right· 4d ago

Knicks star Tyler Kolek calls out Taylor Swift as team’s ‘fakest’ celebrity fan: ‘A little performative’

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The GuardianLean Left· 4d ago

Bad blood? Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players accuse her of being ‘fake fan’

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 4d ago

New York Knicks Defend Taylor Swift After Player Tyler Kolek Calls Her a “Performative” Fan

DeadlineLean Left· 4d ago

Knicks Rep Thanks Taylor Swift For “Many Years” Of Fan Support After Tyler Kolek Comments

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BBC NewsCenter· 3d ago

Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players name her 'fakest celebrity fan'

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