Knicks guard walks back comment about Taylor Swift being fake fan after Swifties, including his wife, attack
Tyler Kolek walked back his comments calling Taylor Swift the "fakest" courtside celebrity fan after fierce backlash from Swifties and the Knicks.
TL;DR
- Knicks guard Tyler Kolek called Taylor Swift the "fakest" celebrity fan courtside.
- He faced immediate backlash from Swifties and the Knicks organization.
- The Knicks issued a statement affirming Swift's long history as a fan.
- Kolek walked back his comments, apologizing and stating he loves her music.
- He admitted he wasn't up-to-date on Swift's history with the Knicks.
- The author contrasts this with Kylie Jenner's support for the Knicks, whom they consider a more genuine fan.