Paige Spiranac has once again set social media alight, this time by stepping away from golf and showing off her skills on the basketball court.
The former professional golfer, who has built a following of more than 3.7 million Instagram fans, posted photos of herself posing with an NBA-branded ball during the Finals. Dressed in short gym wear and a fitted white top, the 30-year-old influencer drew a wave of attention online.
Her caption read: “Gotta love NBA Finals. Nuggets take Game 1! Who do you think will end up winning?”
The post quickly attracted thousands of comments. One follower wrote: “We all won with this post.” Another added: “She’s a baller for real.” Others hailed her as “the queen” for once again commanding the spotlight.
Spiranac, who played professionally for just a year before focusing on content creation, has long divided opinion within golf. Some traditionalists have criticised her revealing outfits and online persona, while she argues her content is authentic and harmless.
In a previous interview with Golf Digest, she said: “If my body makes someone uncomfortable, that’s not my problem. I’m not doing anything illegal or causing harm. I come from an authentic place.”
Despite the criticism, Spiranac’s mix of sporting talent, glamour and online presence has made her one of the most recognisable figures in women’s sports media today.
