'Men don't belong in women's sports,' NBA star believes amid debate over transgender athletes

NBA star Jonathan Isaac argues that transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports compromises fairness.

The inclusion of transgender athletes has been hotly debated in the sports world and beyond.

NBA star Jonathan Isaac has previously shared his thoughts on the topic. Last year, the Orlando Magic forward appeared to take particular issue with the White House's commemoration of "Transgender Day of Visibility." 

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Transgender flag and split with track finish line (Getty Images)

Events at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue took place on March 31, the same day as 2024 Easter Sunday. Isaac has a faith-based sports apparel and shoe line called "UNITUS" and he often pubically discusses his Christian conviction. 

"They want you to hate! This helps no one and only promotes division," he wrote. "They know exactly what they are doing.. we should be angry but shouldn’t lose the spirit of what tomorrow means! Don’t lose focus. Because He is risen there is hope for all."

In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Isaac further explained his stance on transgender athletes' eligibility in girls' and women's sports.

Jonathan Isaac of the Magic during the Atlanta Hawks game at Kia Center on April 8, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. (Rich Storry/Getty Images)

"It's just a tough situation. There's an ethic… there's something that I believe is true. I believe that men and women are different. I believe that men do not belong in women's sports, that's a fundamental belief I hold. For reasons, one I'm a guy and I can understand the difference and the advantages that we have," Isaac said.

"But at the same time there is a reality of the situation… there are people who are not in sports who are