TinaCharles

CAREER TRANSACTIONS:

• 2010: Selected 1st overall in the 2010 WNBA Draft by the Connecticut Sun
• 2014: Traded to the New York Liberty via a sign-and-trade prior to the 2014 season.
• 2018: Re-signed with the New York Liberty (cored).
• 2019: Re-signed with the New York Liberty (cored).
• 2020: Traded to the Washington Mystics via a sign-and-trade prior to the 2020 season.
• 2021: Re-signed with the Washington Mystics on a one-year deal.
• 2022: Signed with Phoenix Mercury as a free agent on a one-year deal prior to the 2022 season. On June 25, Charles and the Mercury agreed to a contract divorce and Charles was waived by the team. On June 28, Charles signed with the Seattle Storm.
• 2024: Signed with the Atlanta Dream as a free agent on a one-year deal prior to the 2024 season.
• 2025: Signed with the Connecticut Sun as a free agent on a one-year deal prior to the 2025 season.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• 2012 WNBA Most Valuable Player
• 2010 WNBA Rookie of the Year (unanimous selection)
• 8x WNBA All-Star (2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021)
• 5x All-WNBA First Team member (2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017)
• 4x All-WNBA Second Team member (2010, 2013, 2014, 2021)
• WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2017)
• 3x WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2011, 2012, 2015)
• WNBA All-Rookie Team (2010)
• WNBA’s All-Time Leading Rebounder and 2nd All-Time Leading Scorer (entering 2025 season)
• Has led the league in rebounding during four seasons (2010-2012, 2016) and scoring two times (2016, 2021) during her career.
• 3x Olympic Gold Medalist (2012, 2016, 2020)

2024 SEASON WITH ATLANTA:

• Appeared and started in 39 regular season games for the Dream.
• Averaged 14.9 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.
• Moved into first all-time in rebounds (4,014) and second all-time in scoring (7,698) in league history.
• Finished in double-figure scoring in 34 regular season games and tallied 21 double-doubles- the third most in the WNBA and a new franchise single-season record for the Dream.
• Set a new Dream franchise record for rebounds in a single season (374).
• Tallied a season-high 28 points against Indiana on August 26.
• Tied her career-high with 10 assists against Seattle on August 28.
• Appeared and started in two postseason contests for the Dream.
• Averaged 13.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game during the playoffs.

2022 SEASON WITH PHOENIX AND SEATTLE:

• Appeared and started in 16 regular season contests for the Mercury in 2022, averaging 17.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.
• On June 25, Charles and the Mercury agreed to a contract divorce and Charles was waived by the team. On June 28, Charles signed with the Seattle Storm.
• Appeared in 18 regular season contests for the Storm, starting in 10. Averaged 12.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game for the Storm during the regular season.
• Scored her 7,000 career-point on July 24 against Atlanta (with Seattle).
• Tallied a season-high 29 points against Indiana on June 15 (with Phoenix).
• Grabbed a season-high 15 rebounds against Atlanta on July 24 (with Seattle).
• Tied her career-high with five made three-point field goals on June 14 against Washington (with Phoenix).
• Appeared and started in six postseason contests for the Storm.
• Averaged 11.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game during the playoffs.
• Recorded a postseason career-high 18 rebounds against Las Vegas on August 28.

2021 SEASON WITH WASHINGTON:

• WNBA All-Star
• All-WNBA Second Team
• Appeared and started in 27 regular season contests for the Mystics.
• Averaged a career-best and WNBA-best 23.4 points, along with 9.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.
• Tallied a season-high 34 points on three occasions (5/21 vs. NYL, 6/22 vs. SEA and 7/10 vs. CHI).
• Scored her 6,000 career-point on May 18 against Phoenix.
• Finished with 20+ points on 19 occasions and finished with 10+ rebounds on 11 occasions.
• Set a new career-high with five made three-point field goals against Seattle on June 22
• Set a new Washington Mystics franchise record for points (631) and points per game (23.4) in a single season.

2020 SEASON WITH WASHINGTON:

• Did not participate in the 2020 season. Medically excused from playing due to asthma and the Coronavirus pandemic.

2019 SEASON WITH NEW YORK:

• WNBA All-Star
• Appeared and started in 33 regular season contests for the Liberty.
• Averaged 16.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 blocks per game.
• Logged a season-high 32 points in the season opener against Indiana on May 24.
• Finished with 20+ points on 14 occasions and 10+ rebounds on nine occasions.
• Led the team averages in scoring, rebounding, field goals made (6.7), field goals attempted (17.2) and minute played (31.1).

2018 SEASON WITH NEW YORK:

• WNBA All-Star
• Averaged 19.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.7assists per game during the regular season.
• Led the team averages in scoring, rebounding, field goals made (8.0), field goals attempted (16.8) and minutes played (33.0).
• Finished with 20+ points on 17 occasions and 10+ rebounds on seven occasions.
• Tallied a season-high 34 points against Dallas on May 29.
• Scored her 5,000th career-point on June 22 against Las Vegas.
• Grabbed a season-high 15 rebounds against Minnesota on July 24.
• Had three blocks on four occasions.
• Finished in double figures scoring in all but two regular season contests.

2017 SEASON WITH NEW YORK:

• WNBA All-Star
• All-WNBA First Team member
• WNBA All-Defensive First Team member
• Appeared and started in 34 regular season contests for the Liberty.
• Averaged 19.7 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game during the regular season.
• Finished with 20+ points 19 occasions and 10+ rebounds on 12 occasions during the regular season.
• Notched a career-high 36 points against Dallas on June 2.
• Grabbed a season-high 19 rebounds against Chicago on July 14.
• Appeared and started in one postseason contest for the Liberty against the Washington Mystics, tallying 18 points, six rebounds and one assist.

2016 SEASON WITH NEW YORK:

• WNBA All-Star
• All-WNBA First Team member
• Appeared and started in 32 regular season contests for the Liberty.
• Averaged 21.5 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.
• Joined Chamique Holdsclaw (2002) and Lauren Jackson (2007) as the only players in WNBA history to lead the league in scoring and rebounding in a single season.
• Scored her 4,000th career-point against Phoenix on September 3.
• Recorded a season-high 32 points against Connecticut on June 16.
• Grabbed a career-high seven steals against Atlanta on May 24.
• Finished with 20+ points on 21 occasions and 10+ rebounds on 19 occasions during the regular season.
• Finished in double figures scoring in all but one regular season game.
• Appeared and started in one postseason contest for Liberty against the Phoenix Mercury, tallying 19 points, nine rebounds, five assists and one steal.

2015 SEASON WITH NEW YORK:

• WNBA All-Star
• All-WNBA First Team member
• WNBA All-Defensive Second Team member
• Appeared and started in 34 regular season contests for the Liberty.
• Averaged 17.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game during the regular season.
• Scored her 3,000th career-point against Washington on July 9.
• Logged a season-high 31 points against Connecticut on August 14.
• Finished with 20+ points on nine occasions, 10+ points on 29 occasions and 10+ rebounds on 12 occasions during the regular season.
• Appeared and started in six postseason contests for the Liberty.
• Averaged 20.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game during the playoffs.

2014 SEASON WITH NEW YORK:

• WNBA All-Star
• All-WNBA Second Team member
• Appeared and started in 34 regular season contests for the Liberty.
• Averaged 17.4 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals per game during the regular season.
• Tallied a season-high 32 points against Minnesota on July 6.
• Finished with 20+points on 13 occasions, 10+ points on 28 occasions and 10+ rebounds on 17 occasions.
• Dished out a season-high six assists on two occasions (6/13 vs. CON and 6/20 vs. ATL).
• Grabbed a season-high seven offensive rebounds against Minnesota on May 24.

2013 SEASON WITH NEW YORK:

• WNBA All-Star
• All-WNBA Second Team member
• Appeared and started in 29 regular season contests for the Sun.
• Averaged 17.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game.
• Notched a season-high 30 points against Indiana on June 12.
• Grabbed a season-high 16 rebounds against Atlanta on July 24.
• Scored her 2,000th career-point against San Antonio on July 20.
• Finished with 20+ points on 11 occasions, 10+ points on 25 occasions and 10+ rebounds on 19 occasions.
• Set a new career-highs with 19 free-throws made and 24 free-throws attempted on June 29 against Phoenix.

2012 SEASON WITH CONNECTICUT:

• WNBA Most Valuable Player
• All-WNBA First Team member
• WNBA All-Defensive Second Team member
• Led the WNBA in rebounds per game during the regular season (10.5 rpg).
• Appeared and started in 33 regular season contests for the Sun.
• Averaged 18.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 blocks per game.
• Logged a season-high 30 points on June 3 against Washington.
• Finished with 20+ points on 14 occasions, 10+ points on 31 occasions and 10+ rebounds on 19 occasions.
• Appeared and started in five postseason contests for the Sun.
• Averaged 18.6 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.6 blocks per game.

2011 SEASON WITH CONNECTICUT:

• WNBA All-Star
• All-WNBA First Team member
• WNBA All-Defensive Second Team member
• Led the WNBA in rebounds per game during the regular season (11.0 rpg).
• Appeared and started in 34 regular season contests for the Sun.
• Averaged 17.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.8 blocks per game.
• Scored her 1,000th career-point on August 21 against Atlanta. Became the fastest player in Sun history to achieve 1,000 points in a Sun uniform (61 games).
• Logged a season-high 31 points on June 19 against Chicago.
• Grabbed a career-high 23 rebounds on June 28 against Los Angeles.
• Finished with 20+ points on 12 occasions, 10+ points on 31 occasions and 10+ rebounds on 23 occasions.
• Appeared and started in two postseason contests for the Sun.
• Averaged 12.5 points, 12.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.5 blocks per game during the playoffs.

2010 SEASON WITH CONNECTICUT:

• WNBA Rookie of the Year (unanimous selection)
• All-WNBA Second Team member
• WNBA All-Rookie Team
• Led the WNBA in rebounds per game during the regular season (11.7 rpg).
• Appeared and started in 34 regular season contests for the Sun.
• Averaged 15.5 points, 11.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.7 blocks per game.
• Logged a season-high 27 points on July 7 against Atlanta.
• Grabbed a career-high 23 rebounds on June 25 against Phoenix.
• Tallied a season-high nine offensive rebounds on August 3 against Minnesota.
• Finished with 20+ points on eight occasions, 10+ points on 30 occasions and 10+ rebounds on 23 occasions.
• Holds the Sun rookie franchise record for points (528), rebounds (398), field goals made (206), free throws made (116) and double-doubles (22) in a single season.

OVERSEAS CAREER:

• 2011-12: Galatasaray Medical Park
• 2012-2014: Wisla Can-Pack Krakow
• 2014-2015: Fenerbahce
• 2015-2016: Xinjiang Magic Deer
• 2016-2018: Sichuan Whales
• 2019: Beijing Great Wall
• 2023-2024: Hebei Win Power
• 2024-2025: Fenerbahce

COLLEGE CAREER:

• Played four seasons for the University of Connecticut (2006-2010).
• 2x NCAA National Champion (2009, 2010)
• NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2009)
• AP Player of the Year (2010)
• John R. Wooden Award (2010)
• Naismith College Player of the Year (2010)
• USBWA National Player of the Year (2010)
• Big East Player of the Year (2010)
• First-team All-American- AP (2010)
• All-American- USBWA (2010)
• Second-team All-American- AP (2009)
• Third-team All-American- AP (2008)
• 3x First-team All-Big East (2008-2010)
• USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2007)
• Big East Freshman of the Year (2007)
• Big East All-Freshman of the Year (2007)