Selena Gomez set social media buzzing with a since-deleted post that had fans convinced she was throwing shade at BFF Taylor Swift.The Only Murders in the Building star, who has called Swift one of her closest friends for years, shared her thoughts on the NBA Finals showdown between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks - sparking a storm of speculation.Wednesday night’s game at Madison Square Garden delivered a wild Knicks comeback, and the celebrity crowd was as star-studded as it was rowdy, with Swift, Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, and Sydney Sweeney all in attendance.Swift, rumored to be tying the knot at the venue next month, appeared to channel her inner superfan, cheering loudly alongside friends Alana and Este Haim in matching Knicks tees.But it was Gomez, a proud Texas native and Spurs supporter, who stirred the pot with her online commentary: 'Mad respect for the game!! Congrats to the peeps that represent! Whaat a comeback,' followed by the cheeky, 'so funny how some are all the sudden fans though lol.'Even though Swift has been spotted sporting Knicks gear at games for years, some fans couldn’t resist reading Gomez’s playful jab as a subtle dig at her pal. Selena Gomez set social media buzzing with a since-deleted post that had fans convinced she was throwing shade at BFF Taylor Swift; Above, in 2023 The Only Murders in the Building star, who has long described Swift as one of her closest friends, weighed in on the NBA Finals clash between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks, where Swift was also in the crowdThe post quickly set Twitter and Instagram alight, with fans weighing in on Gomez’s playful commentary.One reposted the now-deleted message, captioning it: 'Selena Gomez shades celebrities who attended the Knicks game like Taylor Swift, Hailey Bieber, Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Tate Mcrae.'Another chimed in: 'not her shading her best friend too..' while a third wrote, 'Lmfao if this is not a shade towards anyone, why she deleted.'Some fans didn’t hold back, with one going hard: 'selena, please! the desperation for attention is showing. if u're jealous, just join the trend instead of whining about it.'Another added: 'She's so weird why is she shading her best friend for enjoying a sports game literal PSYCHO.'Yet plenty of followers rushed to her defense, arguing she was referencing her own family, not shading the stars at the game.One fan explained: 'She was talking about her family supporting the SPURS, not those who supporting to the Knicks. Y’all just make sh** up.'Another wrote: 'people throwing tantrums here saying she’s shading hailey, kylie and taylor when she’s just messing around with her friends and family (last picture) who are from texas supporting the knicks.' Swift, rumored to be tying the knot at the venue next month , appeared to channel her inner superfan, cheering loudly alongside friends Alana and Este Haim in matching Knicks tees But it was Gomez, a proud Texas native and Spurs supporter, who stirred the pot with her online commentary: 'Mad respect for the game!! Congrats to the peeps that represent! Whaat a comeback,' followed by the cheeky, 'so funny how some are all the sudden fans though lol' Even though Swift has been spotted sporting Knicks gear at games for years, some fans couldn’t resist reading Gomez’s playful jab as a subtle dig at her palOthers echoed the sentiment, including: 'She was talking about her family,' and 'She was joking because her family (from TEXAS) and friends rooted for another team when she was a lone Spurs fan, but people already managed to write a whole fanfiction in their heads. Do people even have friends who root for other teams?…'Finally, one fan reminded followers: 'She never mentioned celebrities you guys are 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 picture of friendship.The pair clicked instantly when Gomez was 15 and Swift 18, both navigating the dating world of the Jonas brothers - Nick and Joe - and later joking that helping each other through those relationships was the best part of the experience. Swift has flown across the country to support Gomez during personal crises, while Gomez has affectionately called Swift her 'big sister' and her only true friend in the entertainment industry. The singers have consistently celebrated each other’s successes, with Gomez even confirming that Swift wrote the track Dorothea as a nod to their enduring bond.It appears Gomez could well be on the guest list for Swift’s upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce, though details surrounding the highly anticipated ceremony remain tightly under wraps. Yet plenty of followers rushed to her defense, arguing she was referencing her own family, not shading the stars at the game; Above, in 2023 Despite the online frenzy, Gomez and Swift have long been the picture of friendship; Above, in 2012An insider exclusively told the Daily Mail that the couple are planning to marry at Madison Square Garden, having decided to ‘embrace the spectacle’ of a large-scale celebration.The iconic Manhattan venue - best known for hosting major concerts and sporting events - can accommodate up to 22,000 guests, though it remains unclear how many will ultimately be invited.Last month, another source told the Daily Mail that the pair were considering a large ‘museum’ or ‘arena-like venue’ in New York City for their nuptials.While the engaged couple have already sent out save-the-date notices, they have yet to confirm the exact location, despite Swift reportedly sharing hints with close friends.Insiders also claimed that guests will only learn the final venue on the morning of July 3.Swift and Kelce first went public with their relationship in 2023 and announced their engagement in August last year, sharing the news in a joint Instagram post showing Kelce down on one knee in a garden.Swift later revealed her engagement ring in the post, captioned: ‘Your English teacher and gym teacher are getting married.'
Selena Gomez appears to shade Taylor Swift at the Knicks game
The Only Murders in the Building star, who has called Swift one of her closest friends, shared her thoughts on the NBA Finals showdown between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks.






