Brunson defends McNutt from Swiftie backlash after Finals hot-mic moment

TL;DR
After the Knicks’ title run, Jalen Brunson publicly defended radio voice Monica McNutt against Taylor Swift fans who criticized her hot‑mic remark during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, urging fans to give McNutt a break. McNutt later apologized, saying she didn’t realize Swift’s Knicks loyalty, while Brunson’s stance highlighted the crossover between sports and celebrity fandom as Swift attended Finals games with Travis Kelce ahead of her July Fourth weekend wedding.
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