A pair of fans seated directly behind the San Antonio Spurs bench became unexpected viral sensations during Games 3 and 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The women, identified as Julie J. Swan (@juliejswan on Instagram) and her friend @yourbluebeari3, drew repeated camera attention and widespread social media discussion while positioned courtside behind the Spurs during the high-stakes playoff games at Frost Bank Center.
Swan previewed the seats before Game 3, posting on Instagram that she and her “bestie” would be “sitting right behind the Spurs bench.” During the May 22 contest, television broadcasts frequently cut to the pair — one in a purple blouse and the other in an orange top — sparking immediate online buzz.
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In Game 3, the Spurs stormed out to a 15-0 lead before the Thunder’s bench erupted for 76 points in a 123-108 comeback victory that gave Oklahoma City a 2-1 series lead. Clips of the women circulated widely as viewers and social media users took notice of their prominent placement and reactions.
Those women were definitely OKC fans trying to distract the whole Spurs bench. pic.twitter.com/N1Oe58n0j2
— D 🥶 (@DateeD1) May 23, 2026
The attention carried over into Game 4 on May 24. The Spurs responded with a dominant 103-82 win to even the series at 2-2, and observers again noted the women (or fans in similarly striking attire, including green tops) behind the bench, fueling fresh commentary.
Social media users reacted with a blend of humor, admiration, and playful speculation.
One X user posted: “Those women were definitely OKC fans trying to distract the whole Spurs bench.”
Other posts highlighted their style and presence, with comments such as “Green top white pants behind spurs bench 😮💨😮💨😮💨” appearing during the latest game.
Swan leaned into the moment on Instagram, sharing videos from the games with captions acknowledging the spotlight, including one noting they “kinda have to” post the content.
The episode offered a lighthearted subplot amid the intense series featuring young stars Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. As the Western Conference Finals shifts to Oklahoma City for Game 5, the “San Antonio Women” behind the bench provided one of the more talked-about off-court moments of the early playoff rounds.
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