Selena Gomez appears to make a dig at BFF Taylor Swift with wild comment about celebs at the Knicks game

Selena Gomez caused a stir on social media with a since-deleted post that led fans to believe she was throwing shade at BFF Taylor Swift.

The Only Murder in the Building star, who has called Swift one of his closest friends for years, sparked a firestorm of speculation by sharing his thoughts on the NBA Finals matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks.

Wednesday night’s game at Madison Square Garden featured a wild comeback by the Knicks, and the celebrity crowd was as star-studded as it was loud, with Swift, Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner and Sydney Sweeney in attendance.

Swift, who is rumored to be getting married at the venue next month, appeared to be channeling her inner superfan as she cheered loudly with friends Alana and Este Haim in matching Knicks T-shirts.

But it was Gomez, a proud Texan and Spurs fan, who caused a stir with his online comment: ‘Mad respect for the game!! Congratulations to those who represented! What a nice comeback,’ followed by sass, ‘it’s funny how some people are suddenly fans, haha.’

Although Swift has been seen wearing Knicks gear to games for years, some fans couldn’t help but read Gomez’s playful jab as a subtle jab at her friend.

The Murder in the Building star, who has long described Swift as one of his closest friends, weighed in on the NBA Finals match between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, where Swift was in the audience.

The post quickly set Twitter and Instagram ablaze, with fans weighing in on Gomez’s playful comments.

Someone reposted the now-deleted message and added the following caption: ‘Selena Gomez shades celebs attending Knicks game including Taylor Swift, Hailey Bieber, Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Tate Mcrae.’

Another commented: “He doesn’t shade his best friend either..” while a third wrote: ‘Lmfao if this isn’t shade for anyone why did he delete it?’

Some fans didn’t hold back, with one harshly saying: ‘Selena, please! The desperation for attention is obvious. If you’re jealous, join the trend instead of whining.’

Another added: ‘So weird why is she shadowing her best friend to enjoy a literal PSYCHO sports game?’

However, many followers rushed to his defense, claiming that he was talking about his own family rather than throwing shade at the stars of the game.

One fan explained: ‘He was talking about his family supporting SPURS, not those who support the Knicks. ‘You all make it up.’

Another wrote: ‘People are throwing a tantrum here saying he’s shading Hailey, Kylie and Taylor while messing with his Knicks-supporting Texas friends and family (last pic).’

Swift, who is rumored to be getting married at the venue next month, appeared to be channeling her inner superfan as she cheered loudly alongside friends Alana and Este Haim in matching Knicks t-shirts

But it was Gomez, a proud Texan and Spurs fan, who caused a stir with his online comment: ‘Mad respect for the game!! Congratulations to those who represented! What a great comeback, followed by the sassy remark, ‘it’s funny how some people suddenly become fans, haha’

Although Swift has been seen wearing Knicks gear to games for years, some fans couldn’t help but read Gomez’s playful jab as a subtle jab at her friend

Others echoed this sentiment: ‘He was talking about his family’ and ‘He was joking because his family (from TEXAS) and friends supported another team while he was a lone Spurs fan, but people had already managed to write a whole fanfiction in their heads. Do people have friends who support other teams?…’

Finally, one fan reminded her followers: ‘He never mentioned celebrities, you’re just making assumptions.’

The Daily Mail has reached out to Gomez’s representatives for comment.

Despite the online frenzy, Gomez and Swift have long been the symbol of friendship.

The two hit it off instantly when Gomez was 15 and Swift was 18; They were both navigating the dating world of the Jonas brothers (Nick and Joe) and later joked that helping each other in these relationships was the best part of the experience.

While Swift flew across the country to support Gomez during personal crises, Gomez affectionately referred to Swift as her “big sister” and her only true friend in the entertainment industry.

The singers constantly celebrated each other’s achievements; Gomez even confirmed that Swift wrote the track Dorothea as a nod to their enduring bond.

It looks like Gomez may be on the guest list for Swift’s upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce, but details about the highly anticipated ceremony remain under wraps.

But many followers rushed to her defense, claiming that she was talking about her own family rather than throwing shade at the stars of the game; Above, in 2023

Despite the online frenzy, Gomez and Swift have long been the picture of friendship; Above, in 2012

An insider told the Daily Mail exclusively that the couple were planning to get married at Madison Square Garden, having decided to ’embrace the spectacle’ of a large-scale celebration.

The iconic Manhattan venue, known for hosting major concerts and sporting events, can host up to 22,000 guests, though it’s not yet clear how many people will ultimately be invited.

Last month, another source told the Daily Mail that the couple was considering a large “museum” or “arena-like venue” in New York City for their wedding.

While the engaged couple have already sent out save-the-date notifications, they have yet to confirm the exact location, although Swift has reportedly been sharing hints with close friends.

Insiders also claimed that guests will only learn about the finale venue on the morning of July 3.

Swift and Kelce first publicly announced their relationship in 2023 and announced their engagement in August of last year, sharing the news in a joint Instagram post that showed Kelce kneeling in the garden.

Swift later shared the engagement ring with the caption: ‘Your English teacher and your PE teacher are getting married.’