The pop superstar’s loyalty was called into question — but evidence shows she’s been a die-hard Knicks supporter for years.
Taylor Swift sent shockwaves through Madison Square Garden last night when she showed up to witness the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs in a pivotal NBA Finals game. Dressed in a custom “Stevie Nicks”-themed Knicks shirt gifted by her close friend Alana Haim, Swift seemed ready to cheer on the home team. But an ESPN reporter’s off-air comment — caught on a hot mic — instantly sparked a firestorm of controversy.
Monica McNutt, who has since apologized for the remark, was overheard questioning Swift’s fandom during a conversation with Knicks radio commentator Tyler Murray. “Is that Taylor Swift down there?” McNutt asked, before allegedly adding, “She’s not a Knicks fan, get out of here, girl.” The clip quickly went viral, igniting intense debate among fans and insiders alike.
According to sources close to the situation, McNutt’s assumption was based on the fact that she hadn’t seen Swift in the celebrity row all season — but that oversight reportedly missed a much longer history. Immediately after the hot-mic moment, Swift’s massive fan army dug up evidence that proves her devotion runs deep. One resurfaced video shows the singer actually playing basketball alongside Knicks stars back in 2014. Another old photo features Swift posing in a Knicks jersey next to superfan Jimmy Fallon.
“Oh but she is,” one fan posted alongside the throwback images, directly challenging McNutt’s claim.
An unnamed insider told Page Six that Swift had personally confirmed she would be at the Garden to support the team. “She’s a huge fan of the Knicks and really wants to be there to support them. She is going with friends,” the source claimed. This revelation has reportedly left observers buzzing: Could this mean Swift’s presence was a secret good-luck charm? The Knicks did go on to win Game 4 in a dramatic 106-107 thriller — their first Finals win at MSG in over 50 years.
The night was already packed with A-listers, including Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Spike Lee, and Ben Stiller, but Swift’s arrival stole the spotlight. Now, with Game 5 set for Saturday in San Antonio, insiders are reportedly asking: Will Swift travel to Texas to witness history? If the Knicks win one more game, they’ll bring the NBA championship back to New York for the first time in 53 years — and Swift may just be courtside to see it.
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