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Bam Adebayo Says He Asked A'ja Wilson’s Father for Permission to Marry Her

ESPN’s Life in the W captures Roscoe Wilson giving affectionate advice to Adebayo, showing family acceptance without a public engagement.

Overview

  • Bam Adebayo recounted on ESPN’s Life in the W on Saturday that he nervously asked Roscoe Wilson for his blessing to marry A'ja Wilson.
  • Roscoe told Adebayo that winning A'ja's heart means caring for two more hearts, a remark Adebayo described as deeply moving.
  • Adebayo said the conversation left him emotional and that he went to the bathroom to cry a little, demonstrating personal vulnerability.
  • A'ja Wilson signaled she is open to marriage, saying she would love to be his wife and joking that her ring finger is still empty, but neither athlete announced an engagement.
  • The couple, who first connected through Team USA at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, are a high-profile NBA/WNBA pairing whose family acceptance could increase public attention and scrutiny as fans watch for any formal proposal.