​PHOENIX — This summer, Phoenix Mercury supporters will gain more WNBA content beyond game nights, as ESPN unveils Life in the W, a six-episode docuseries premiering July 24. The show provides an intimate look at the lives of three of the league’s premier stars—A’ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, and Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner—offering a window into their routines, relationships, and the realities that accompany life on and off the court during a WNBA season.
Bonner’s participation carries special significance for Mercury fans because of her storied career and enduring impact in both the WNBA and the Phoenix community. As one of the league’s most seasoned veterans, her perspective sheds light on the demands of professional basketball, while also exploring the balance of competition, family, and leadership that defines her decade-and-a-half journey in the sport. Bonner has long been recognized for her consistency, leadership, and durability during a 16-year career marked by success and longevity.
The docuseries is poised to reveal a different facet of Bonner, extending beyond on-court accolades to illuminate her personal life, priorities, and the responsibilities that come with being a veteran presence in the league. Viewers will follow her through a WNBA season as she juggles family commitments, expectations from a longstanding role within the Mercury, and the pressures that accompany being a two-time WNBA champion and one of the franchise’s most accomplished players.
Bonner’s arc has become integral to the Mercury’s history and identity, making her narrative particularly resonant for Phoenix fans. Life in the W offers a broader, more human portrait of a player who has helped shape the team’s legacy, providing deeper insight into the person behind the accolades and the enduring influence she wields both on and off the court. The documentary aims to connect audiences with Bonner’s voice, experiences, and leadership style, painting a fuller portrait of a player whose career has left an indelible mark on the franchise and its supporters.