Was Michael Porter Jr. Spotted With a Transgender Model in Taiwan?
Ex-Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr. spotted with transgender influencer.
“Transgender influencer Xiao A La, who underwent surgery in Thailand in 2020, was allegedly spotted with ex-Denver Nuggets player Michael Porter Jr. at a Taipei luxury hotel.” pic.twitter.com/aS8RdYSb7F
— Felix Wong (@yaoyi_bemore) July 25, 2025
Michael Porter Jr. is making headlines after a Taiwanese outlet claimed he was seen entering a hotel with trans model Xiao A La. The Denver Nuggets forward hasn’t responded to the report, but the man in the image appears to match his frame and height. Xiao posted from the same hotel at the time.
Who Is Xiao A La, the Trans Woman Linked to Michael Porter Jr.?
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Xiao A La is a Taiwanese transgender model and influencer with a growing online following.
She’s known for posting beauty content and high-end fashion looks on Instagram and Xiaohongshu (Chinese IG meets Pinterest).
She hasn’t addressed the Porter story publicly, but reports from Taiwan said the two entered a private elevator together at a luxury hotel in Taipei.
What Has Michael Porter Jr. Said About Trans Women in the Past?
NBA star, Michael Porter Jr. has made multiple public comments critical of trans women, particularly in sports:
- He called trans inclusion in women’s sports “bullsh*t” and claimed it would end female competition
- He used a slur when referring to trans women during a 2024 podcast appearance
- He argued that some men start dating trans women out of “boredom” and porn addiction
- He said he “doesn’t hate” anyone but stands by his comments as “just being real”
His remarks drew backlash from fans and LGBTQ+ advocates, especially due to the dismissive tone and repeated framing of trans women as a threat to women’s sports.
Why the Michael Porter Jr. Trans Rumor is Trending
Porter’s comments put him in the spotlight as a vocal critic of trans issues.
Being linked to a trans woman, whether romantically or casually, raises questions about the sincerity of those past statements.
The story wouldn’t be news if Porter hadn’t been so outspoken. But when you publicly mock a group and privately spend time with someone from that group, the contrast becomes relevant.
How Fans Are Reacting to Michael Porter Jr. and Xiao A La
No way Michael Porter Jr. was projecting when he said this 💀 pic.twitter.com/fKOUZKSw6X
— ً (@CookedByScott) August 2, 2025
Online reaction has focused on the contradiction. Most fans aren’t judging who he was seen with, only that it doesn’t line up with his public stance.
Porter hasn’t responded, and neither has the Nuggets organization. But the combination of his words and actions is now part of the conversation around him, whether he addresses it or not.
Will Michael Porter Jr. Address the Allegations?
At this point, probably not. The sighting wasn’t illegal or career-threatening. But his credibility takes a hit when private behavior undercuts public statements.
If the story fades without a comment, it may become a footnote. If he speaks, whether in denial or deflection, it could blow up again.
