# Calipari Embarrassed at Taylor Swift Knicks Game

> Basketball coach Calipari admits he acted like he was on his phone when Taylor Swift was nearby at Knicks game.
- Title: Calipari Embarrassed at Taylor Swift Knicks Game · Billboard
- Summary: Basketball coach Calipari admits he acted like he was on his phone when Taylor Swift was nearby at Knicks game. Coach Calipari was too embarrassed to talk to…
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- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/pop/taylor-swift-intimidated-basketball-coach-cal-knicks-game-1236362225
- Author: Hannah Dailey
- Published: 2026-10-16T21:22:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: john calipari, taylor swift, new york knicks, nba finals, madison square garden
## Calipari at Knicks Game
John Calipari recalled seeing Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden during NBA Finals game 4.

> Taylor Swift was there. I was embarrassed to go up to her.
## Calipari's Reaction
Calipari acted like he was on his phone when Swift was nearby, avoiding conversation despite knowing Adam Sandler.

> I took my phone and I acted like I was on my phone, and I wasn't on my phone.
## Swift's Attendance
Swift attended two Knicks games this year, including the NBA Finals win and her wedding with Sandler.

> She first went with then-fiancé Travis Kelce to the New York team's away game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in May.
## Key takeaway

Coach Calipari was too embarrassed to talk to Taylor Swift at Knicks game, acting like he was on his phone.