Knicks Analyst Shades Taylor Swift During NBA Finals Game 4

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Taylor Swift could build a castle out of all the unnecessary bricks thrown at her.

As the “Opalite” singer attended to watch the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs face off in Game 4 of the NBA Finals alongside friends Este Haim and Alana Haim, her attendance was met with criticism from an announcer calling the game.  

“Is that Taylor Swift down there?” Knicks analyst Monica McNutt said during the June 10 broadcast, which was later shared to social media. “She’s not a Knicks fan. Get out of here girl.”

TopMob News reached out to the Knicks for comment but has not yet heard back. McNutt  teased she may address the comments at a later time in a June 11 Instagram post.  

Despite the cold welcome she received from the former Georgetown basketball player, Swift appeared to have a marvelous time as the Knicks ruined everything for the Spurs. Indeed, New York had a historic NBA Finals comeback, beating the San Antonio team 107 to 106 with an assist by OG Anunoby with just over a second remaining in regulation. 

Taylor Swift had a great time watching the game from courtside with the Haim sisters. Each of them wore a custom T-shirt with a clever play on words related to the New York Knicks. Taylor’s shirt said “Stevie Knicks,” a tribute to her friend and mentor Stevie Nicks. The Haim sisters’ shirts read “Knicole Kidman” and “Knickleback,” referencing actress Nicole Kidman and the band Nickelback.

Meanwhile, Law & Order: SVU star—and noted Knicks superfan—Mariska Hargitay also joined in on the fun, swapping her own Knicks T-shirt for one that matched Swift’s mid-game. The foursome acted as a de facto spirit squad throughout the night, with Taylor jumping for joy and hugging Hargitay after New York’s monumental win. 

Taylor Swift publicly became a fan of the New York team in 2014, soon after moving to the city. That year, she went to several games and even played basketball with players Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire to celebrate her upcoming album, 1989.

Taylor Swift publicly acknowledged being a fan of Amare Stoudemire, but also revealed her passion for the New York Knicks went back much further in time.

In 2014, she told TIME magazine that she performed at the halftime show of the Knicks’ Kids Talent Competition at Madison Square Garden when she was 12 or 13 years old. She’s felt a special connection to both the Garden and the Knicks ever since, because they gave her the opportunity to sing as a child.

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And if you’ve been keeping up, then you know Kylie Jenner has been joining Chalamet, whom she’s dated since 2023, courtside to cheer on the Knicks.

You could never sever Ben Stiller‘s tie to the Knicks. In fact, the Severance director said that if he could choose between winning an Oscar or having the team take the championship title, he’d pick the latter.

“I really think, at the end of the day, if I knew that I had the choice, I would give it to the Knicks,” he said on New Heights in 2025, “because I knew at least I had the choice in this weird, non-real situation.”

Spike Lee, a dedicated New York Knicks fan for years, is confident the team will win a championship with their 2025-2026 lineup. In May 2026, he told the New York Post, “I’m not worried about teams like San Antonio or Oklahoma City. We’re going to win!”

Tracy Morgan’s dedication to the New York Knicks is unwavering. He told Rich Eisen in 2021 that he’s one of the team’s biggest fans, right up there with Spike Lee.

What’s Luv? The way Fat Joe feels about the Knicks.

In fact, hours before the Knicks confirmed their appearance in the finals, the rapper reflected on the decades the team struggled, noting to ESPN, “It’s time. We paid our dues.”

Broadcasting from New York, it’s Pete Davidson! The former cast member of Saturday Night Live is a frequent face in the audience at basketball games.

Chris Rock is a dedicated Knicks fan and has been seen at countless games throughout the years.

Larry David isn’t going to curb his enthusiasm for the Knicks.

And neither is his costar JB Smoove.

“How it started vs How it ended,” the actor wrote on Instagram in 2024. “It’ll always be Knicks for life.”

Jordyn Woods‘ love for the Knicks extends on and off the court. The Woods by Jordyn founder is engaged to the team’s center Karl-Anthony Towns.

Cardi B is a big fan of the colors orange and blue, despite her song “Bodak Yellow.” She and former NFL player Stefon Diggs made their relationship public at a 2025 basketball game between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics.

Anne Hathaway is sporting Chanel boots in the New York Knicks’ colors! The actress, known for The Devil Wears Prada, subtly showed her support for the team by wearing an orange and blue pocket square on The Tonight Show in April 2026.

She described herself as a relaxed and supportive fan, telling Jimmy Fallon she’s ‘very chill’ and ‘loving and calm.’ But she also admitted she almost wore a vintage jersey to show her enthusiasm.

By the way, Jimmy Fallon is a huge Knicks fan – he even took his oldest daughter, Franny, to some games during the 2026 NBA playoffs.

You don’t need a time machine to know Michael J. Fox is a big Knicks fan! The actor and his wife, Tracy Pollan, are frequent attendees at their games.

Throughout the Knicks’ ups and downs, Jon Stewart has continued to support the team, with The Daily Show host calling himself a “ride or die” fan.

A Knicks win is music to Maggie Rogers‘ ears as the singer has documented her love for the organization.

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2026-06-11 20:17