Erik Spoelstra’s ex-wife isn’t backing down from internet “bullies” trolling her over the Miami Heat coach’s recent $120 million contract extension.
In a series of posts on her Instagram Stories, Nikki Spoelstra — whose divorce from the Heat coach was reportedly finalized in late 2023 — poked fun at “new comments” on her social media page.
“For the love of new comments. Bienvenidos,” Nikki wrote Wednesday with a bunch of troll emojis, including a photo with friends.
In a separate post on Thursday, Nikki captioned a smiling photo of herself, “Mooooooood.”
She also posted a message to those “harassing” her online.
Erik Spoelstra’s ex-wife, Nikki responds to internet bullies. Instagram/Nikki Spoelstra Erik Spoelstra’s ex-wife, Nikki responds to internet bullies. Instagram/Nikki Spoelstra“That’s enough bullying and harassment for today CiTy BoYs,” Nikki wrote. “Let’s call you what you are. Bullies.
“Go talk about ‘it’ or me to your homies.”
Nikki went on to share a boomerang video that featured her with her tongue out and wrote, “Good afternoon. Still here.”
Erik Spoelstra’s ex-wife, Nikki responds to internet bullies. Instagram/Nikki Spoelstra Erik Spoelstra and Nikki Spoelstra. Instagram/Nikki SpoelstraShe also posted a meme that showed her on her phone.
“Trying to decide if the healed me or the the hood me is going to respond…”
Earlier in the week, Nikki took to Instagram to respond to a specific comment on her feed that read, “way to fumble the bag,” in the wake of Spoelstra’s eight-year extension — which made him one of the highest-paid NBA coaches.
“Lol. I’m going to address this comment NOT as it pertains to my personal life choices but as it relates to a general thought process that I believe a lot of people have and that a lot of people have harassed me with over the years,” Nikki wrote Tuesday.
Erik Spoelstra and his wife Nikki with their children at NBA All-Star weekend in Cleveland. Instagram/Nikki Spoelstra“According to crass, ignorant, uninformed society at large, women can’t ‘win.’
“Women can’t be genuinely in love with someone successful. No, they’re pretending and they’re in it for the money. And if a woman chooses to not be with a successful partner, apparently she’s an idiot.”
Nikki then explained why she won’t ignore such comments.
“IgNoRiNg iT (harassment) for years messed with my emotional health and people need to have a better understanding of how their words can affect other people,” she continued.
“Not just me. But people. In general. Be nicer.”
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra looks over during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Jan. 1, 2024 in Los Angeles. APNikki, 36, and Spoelstra, 53, finalized their divorce in November after seven years of marriage in November, the Miami Herald reported.
In a joint statement, the ex-couple said they amicably split and are committed to co-parenting their three children, Santiago, 5, Dante, 3, and 1-year-old Ruby.
“We have made the difficult yet amicable decision to jointly file to formally end our marriage,” they said in the statement. “We are both grateful for our relationship and remain fully committed to co-parenting our children and continuing to make them our shared priority.
“We appreciate everyone’s support as we move to the next stage of our lives and thank you for respecting our family’s privacy.”
