Taylor Swift has long been a familiar face courtside at Madison Square Garden. The pop sensation attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.
Swift appeared courtside wearing a shirt supporting the Knicks. The blue T-shirt was emblazoned with “Stevie Knicks,” a nod to singer Stevie Nicks, one of her musical inspirations.
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However, Swift’s appearance in a Knicks shirt was not well received by fans online. They pointed to her appearance for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals in May with Travis Kelce. On that occasion, Swift sat with Kelce in the Cavs’ section, despite the team facing the Knicks.
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“Taylor has no clue about the game, she’s just clout-chasing in that dumb shirt,” a fan commented. “Real fans like me are tired of it.”
“So she only came to Cleveland to watch the ECF with Travis Kelce because she’s rooting for the Knicks. Got it,” another fan commented.
Fans continued to go after Swift in the comments section, with a few claiming she would be to blame if the Knicks lost Game 4.
Although her latest appearance stirred backlash among Knicks fans, Swift has long been a supporter of the franchise. She’s been spotted at Madison Square Garden multiple times and even took part in a photoshoot with Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire in 2014.
However, her long absence, coupled with her recent appearance with Travis Kelce in the Cavaliers’ section, led many to question where her loyalty truly lies.
After Game 4 appearance at MSG, Taylor Swift reportedly set to get married at the arena
Taylor Swift’s appearance at Game 4 of the NBA Finals may not have been just about basketball. Reports suggest the pop star could be scouting Madison Square Garden as a potential wedding venue.
According to TMZ, Swift and Travis Kelce are planning to tie the knot at the iconic arena, with rental costs reportedly exceeding $1 million. The couple is said to be booking the venue for three days, prioritizing privacy and security.
With multiple entry points and no windows, MSG offers a controlled, discreet setting, an appealing option for the A-list wedding.
Edited by Arvind Sriram
