The defending champions are in the house. Back-to-back WNBA title holders locked horns against the Phoenix Mercury in their regular season opener. However, before they could take the court, A’ja Wilson and Co. went through a special experience.

The Aces received their championship rings along with unveiling their WNBA championship banner. As much as center A’ja Wilson was stunned upon receiving her massive and glittering ring, she was also overly spellbound by what followed. Seemingly, Wilson was asked to address the sold-out crowd. As soon as her name was announced, the Michelob ULTRA Arena was echoing with MVP chants that had the No.22 completely overwhelmed. Wilson even lifted her arm to showcase the goosebumps she felt over the response.

When she finally got a chance to speak, A’ja said, “You guys helped us win this championship. We’re so grateful to have a fanbase that is supportive of us. We’re blessed to be in this situation. We worked our butts off to get to this point, so we just want to say thank you. And once again, we blinging” 

The Las Vegas Aces will be trying to repeat what the Houston Comets accomplished during 1997-2000 and win three WNBA championships in a row. As a result, they will become only the second franchise ever to achieve this feat. Currently, their second consecutive reign puts them alongside the Los Angeles Sparks who did it in 2001-02.

Anyhow, there were some interesting facts about the rings that these players receive from the WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

What do we know about the championship rings received by A’ja Wilson and Co.?

The championship ring revelation had both the players and the audience captivated in the moment alike. The victory bands had the Aces’ mantra “Aces vs. Everybody” along with “Back 2 Back” engraved in them. In addition to this, the ring was studded with diamonds around the engrave. The use of a number of white and black diamonds along with rubies further enhanced this 14-karat white gold beauty. On top of that, it also comprised some personal touches for each and every player.

A moment made more special by the fans. Surely, this lively experience served as a great deal of inspiration and encouragement for the 2× WNBA champions. We will have to wait and see how they start their quest for the three-peat. The path began with challenge to overcome a formidable Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix and they held their worth as A’ja Wilson posted game-high 30 points to help the Aces triumph 80-89. It will be worth watching how they approach what is put in front of them in the upcoming days.