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A'ja Wilson Calls Bam Adebayo Her 'Life Partner' in Time Interview, Says Starting a Family Is a Dream

Adebayo says fans will notice a ring when it happens, with no engagement announced.

Overview

  • In a Time interview published Tuesday, the couple spoke on the record about long-term plans.
  • Wilson said having children is always a dream and referred to Adebayo as her life partner.
  • Adebayo declined to set a timeline and joked that an engagement will be obvious because people check her hands.
  • They began dating after meeting at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and have been together for about four years.
  • Wilson’s comments come as she is named Time’s Athlete of the Year after a record 2025 season that included becoming the WNBA’s first four-time MVP and leading the Aces to three titles in four years.