NBA Star Jonathan Isaac Asserts Men Don’t Belong in Women’s Sports
Former NBA forward Jonathan Isaac has publicly asserted that men should not be allowed in women’s sports, a belief that he has voiced in various public and political contexts. During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Isaac reiterated his stance that the physiological and biological differences between men and women make it fundamentally unfair for transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports, particularly those who have undergone puberty or testosterone therapy. This position echoes former President Donald Trump’s 2020 executive order, which sought to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports under the framework of Title IX. While the order was never implemented, the NCAA has since adopted similar policy measures, banning transgender athletes from intercollegiate women’s competitions but allowing them to practice with female teams.
Isaac, who shares two daughters with his wife, cited his personal experience as a man to inform his belief that ‘men and women are different,’ stating that he would ‘rather trample on the feelings of some to protect the rights of women.’ His comments align with broader conservative and religious perspectives in the U.S., where debates over the role of transgender athletes in sports continue to divide public opinion and political discourse. Other figures, such as Bears legend Brian Urlacher, have also expressed similar views, adding to the growing debate over the issue. Isaac’s views reflect a growing conservative movement in U.S. sports that aligns with the Trump administration’s stance on transgender athletes, as seen in the broader discussions surrounding Title IX and the role of federal agencies like the Department of Education in enforcing compliance with such policies.