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A’ja Wilson Stars in ESPN’s New “Life in the W” Docuseries
7/11/2026, 1:15:09 PM
Docuseries Launch Highlights A’ja Wilson
ESPN will debut the six-part original series Life in the W on Friday, July 24, aligning the premiere with the 30th anniversary of the WNBA All-Star Weekend. The documentary follows Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson, Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, and Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner throughout the 2025 WNBA season. Episodes 1-2 air at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN2 on July 24; episodes 3-4 follow at 5 p.m. on July 25, and the full run concludes at 5 p.m. on July 26.
Wilson’s Recent Milestones and Gamecock Legacy
Wilson entered the 2025 season after a historic 2024 in which she set single-season scoring and rebounding records and became the league’s second unanimous MVP. In 2025 she captured a third WNBA title with the Aces, earned a record-tying fourth MVP award, and became the first player to win the scoring title, MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and Finals MVP in a single season. She also posted league-leading averages of 26.1 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.6 steals per game. The docuseries marks the latest media spotlight on a former South Carolina Gamecock, joining earlier features such as Full Court Press (2024) and The Fastest Six Weeks in Sports (2025) that highlighted Gamecock athletes.
Official Details and Production
The series is produced in part by LeBron James’ UNINTERRUPTED, in association with Cookie Jar and A Dream Studios. ESPN’s announcement describes the show as offering “authentic access to three of the WNBA’s most accomplished and influential players during a groundbreaking year.” The program aims to showcase the “intensity of the WNBA season from multiple perspectives” and to illuminate the work, sacrifice, joy, and sisterhood behind the sport.
Verbatim Quotes
- “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,” — A’ja Wilson
- “I’m so proud to be part of this project and allow viewers to connect with who we are beyond basketball.” — A’ja Wilson
- “Across six episodes, audiences will experience the intensity of the WNBA season from multiple perspectives: a reigning superstar continuing to elevate the game, a leader helping shape the future of the league, and a veteran icon balancing championship aspirations with a legacy already cemented among the sport’s all-time greats.” — ESPN announcement
- “authentic access to three of the WNBA’s most accomplished and influential players during a groundbreaking year.” — ESPN announcement
