ESPN is putting three of the WNBA’s biggest names front and center in a new docuseries, and one of them is a former Auburn standout.
“Life in the W” will follow DeWanna Bonner of the Phoenix Mercury, Aja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces and Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx. The six-part series is set to premiere during the weekend the league celebrates its 30th all-star weekend.
The timing fits a league that is riding a wave of popularity and visibility unlike anything it has seen since its launch 30 years ago. With star power, social media attention and national TV exposure all surging, ESPN built the series around three players who sit right in the middle of the league’s spotlight.
Bonner said the project gives fans a chance to see more than just what happens between the lines. “Basketball has been such a big part of my life, but it’s only one part of who I am,” Bonner said.
“This series shows the moments that matter most to me off the court too, especially the time I spend with my family. I’m grateful to share that side of my journey and give fans a look at what keeps me grounded throughout a long season.”
The series will track the players through a pivotal 2025 WNBA season. Collier is shown at the center of the league’s labor tension as the WNBA faced a potential work stoppage and she clashed with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert.
Wilson’s season brought a different kind of drama. She delivered a historic year, won her fourth WNBA MVP and then helped push the Aces to the WNBA Finals, where Las Vegas beat Bonner and the Mercury.
Wilson said the series is meant to show the grind behind the highlights. “A lot of people see what we do on the court, but this is a chance to show everything that comes with it: the work, the sacrifice, the joy, and the sisterhood,” Wilson said. “I’m so proud to be part of this project and allow viewers to connect with who we are beyond basketball.”
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