VAST VIEW Former Knicks Champ Calls Out Taylor Swift as 'Fakest' Celebrity Fan Courtside
A Knicks championship alum says Taylor Swift's courtside cheering during the team's playoff run felt 'performative' compared to other star fans.
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A former New York Knicks champion has publicly singled out Taylor Swift as the least genuine of the celebrities who packed courtside seats during the team's recent playoff push, according to Sporting News.
The ex-player said Swift's displays of enthusiasm came across as calculated rather than heartfelt, using the word 'performative' to describe her reactions during games. Swift was one of several famous faces who turned out to support the Knicks throughout their finals run, joining a wave of celebrity fandom that surrounded the team's postseason.
Sporting News reports the comments have reignited chatter about the growing trend of A-list celebrities showing up to high-profile sporting events, with fans and commentators debating which stars are true supporters versus those chasing a camera moment.
Sources: Sporting News
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