June 5, 2015 was certainly a night to remember.

Not only did the Mercury successfully open their season with a 76-71 win over the San Antonio Stars, eight members of the 2014 team — Diana Taurasi, Penny Taylor, Brittney Griner, Shay Murphy, Mistie Bass, Tiffany Bias, DeWanna Bonner and Candice Dupree — were honored with their championship rings in a special ceremony before the game.

Following the ring ceremony, WNBA president Laurel Richie and the Mercury organization surprised 12-year-old Mia McPoland, the Mercury’s honorary assistant coach who joined the team for their 2014 championship playoff run, with her own championship ring. The surprise was the result of a kind gesture from the WNBA president, who requested an opportunity to personalize and present her own ring to Coach Mia. Richie wanted to honor Mia for being a champion in our community, for working tirelessly to educate and raise awareness around becoming a bone marrow donor, and for never giving up hope in her own personal journey.

Mercury fans from around the world took to Twitter to discuss their appreciation of the “greatest team in WNBA history,” and their excitement for the 2015 season.

Here’s a sampling of some of the best tweets:

Once again, thank you, @FrysFoodStores! pic.twitter.com/LmptNA4aUR

— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) June 6, 2015

Super stoked for the @PhoenixMercury season to be starting! Last year was so fun, let's win another one ladies! #GoMercury

— Brad (@BradBaker81) June 6, 2015

The end of an amazing night! @PhoenixMercury win home opener! A HUGE thanks to the X-Factor – BEST FANS in the WNBA! pic.twitter.com/fmsno9Kpqo

— Kip Helt (@khelt5) June 6, 2015

@Allie721 @PhoenixMercury Was a great celebration! Whole organization did amazing. Thanks!

— Cindy Bartee (@Cbart4merc) June 6, 2015

INFOGRAPHIC: The symbolism of the Mercury's 2014 @wnba Championship Ring.

RT if you LOVE the design! pic.twitter.com/L9r2jGnnw9

— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) June 5, 2015

https://twitter.com/ReisaMiller/status/607233736975880192

Wow! What a moment, @WNBA Pres Laurel Richie surprised @Pray4MiracleMia w/her 2014 championship ring!!! pic.twitter.com/QZF5q0aHyK

— Kelsey Dickerson (@KelseyLee_D) June 6, 2015

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A @PhoenixMercury Win!! What a night!! Ring Ceremony…Banner Raising…and the first "W" of 2015!! We're #PhoenixBorn and #DefendingGlory!

— M. Adam Demchak (@Demchak2) June 6, 2015

Can finally say I met my two inspirations tonight I honestly am so blessed to have this moment thank you @PhoenixMercury

— Gus (@KvngGus1) June 6, 2015

11,789 @PhoenixMercury fans tonight for a sellout on opening night! Now let's get a win.

— John H. Steinmiller (@jstein1981) June 6, 2015

U Can't See Dee! https://t.co/e3pEWfh67n

— Jeramie McPeek (@Jeramie) June 6, 2015

The @WNBA did an amazing job at the @PhoenixMercury home opener by presenting @Pray4MiracleMia with a championship ring!! #AlwaysPraying

— Callan McClurg (@callanmac3) June 6, 2015

Thank you @PhoenixMercury for not always giving us a great game but a great http://t.co/et3x4oMV5i in the league from the top 2 the bottom.

— Dani (@Surgtech1321) June 6, 2015

Wow what an amazing atmosphere the @Phoenixmercury ring ceremony. #3xChamps

— Shawn Deloney (@akaSD) June 6, 2015

Many times teams just honor someone for one game. @PhoenixMercury continue on w/ #CoachMia which is AMAZING! Mia got her ring tonight too!

— Zombie Becca (@zombiebecca) June 6, 2015

Great to be there as @Pray4MiracleMia got surprised with her own @PhoenixMercury championship ring. #GloryIsOurs pic.twitter.com/NQBg1f8aQB

— Espo  (@Espo) June 6, 2015

https://twitter.com/Pray4MiracleMia/status/607010901388988417

The @PhoenixMercury Championship ceremony was amazing and first class. Thank you so much!!! #Chills #XFactorLife

— X-Factor Nation (@X_FactorNation) June 6, 2015

Must say the new @PhoenixMercury championship banner looks pretty darn good! #WNBA pic.twitter.com/e76vZqqyrG

— Cindy Brunson (@CindyBrunsonAZ) June 6, 2015

Ready to tip off another @PhoenixMercury season with the #HOFerAnnMeyersDrysdale on @FOXSPORTSAZ plus #3XChamps pic.twitter.com/E8DDNZ81rA

— Kevin Ray (@kray1voice) June 6, 2015

@PhoenixMercury home opener tonight! Rings to be given & a banner to be dropped. #Champs #DefendingGlory #LikeABoss pic.twitter.com/wUS3FKUYxB

— Ann Meyers Drysdale (@AnnMeyers) June 6, 2015

19th season of the @PhoenixMercury finally here. Bring on the rings! #champs pic.twitter.com/5b9zN6wXC7

— Nicole Stanton (@NicoleStantonAZ) June 6, 2015