Taylor Swift Needs Fan References?

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Watching a basketball game supports a team. Sitting courtside also puts you beside the action, where television cameras can see you.

That visibility does not establish why somebody attended.

On an NBA 2K livestream, Knicks guard Tyler Kolek suggested Taylor Swift when asked about the fakest celebrity fan. He described her courtside support as "a little performative"; fellow guard Miles McBride agreed.

Here, performative means appearing to show up for attention rather than the basketball.

The Knicks organisation took a different position. Its spokesperson said Swift had supported the team for years and that it appreciated her support.

BBC News documents Knicks appearances in October and November 2014, plus playoff appearances this year.

Lil'meme's imaginary response: install a courtside background-check desk and demand archived proof of cheering. Apparently enjoying basketball now needs a references section.

The useful distinction: players speaking on a gaming stream are not automatically speaking for their employer. Their impression is not proof of Swift's motives.

Check the attendance record before issuing imaginary fan licences.

Source: BBC News, https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6rmyymw1zz1o

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