Celtics Fans Outraged Over Team’s Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Engagement Post
Boston Celtics fans erupted in outrage this week after the team’s official social media account shared a congratulatory post celebrating the rumored engagement of pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL tight end Travis Kelce. The post, featuring a photoshopped image of Swift and Kelce in Celtics jerseys with the caption “Love Wins in Boston ,” quickly went viral — and not in a good way.
Supporters of the storied franchise criticized the team for using its platform to promote a celebrity relationship that has no clear connection to the Celtics or basketball. Many fans questioned why the organization would wade into pop culture drama during the NBA offseason, especially after a disappointing playoff exit last year.
“This isn’t TMZ. Stick to basketball,” one fan commented. Another wrote, “I don’t care if Travis and Taylor are getting married. Why is my basketball team posting this nonsense?”
Some fans were also quick to point out that Travis Kelce plays for the Kansas City Chiefs — a team that’s been a sore spot for many Boston sports fans after beating the New England Patriots in recent matchups. Taylor Swift, meanwhile, has never had any known connection to the Celtics, Boston, or the NBA at large.
While some praised the social media team’s creativity and lighthearted approach, the backlash was overwhelming enough that the post was deleted within hours. Neither the Celtics organization nor representatives for Swift or Kelce have responded to the controversy.
The incident has reignited ongoing discussions about sports teams veering too far into entertainment and celebrity culture — and whether fans really want to see their teams mix hoops with Hollywood.
