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By Milton Kirby – Atlanta, GA – September 21, 2024
Tina Charles, one of the WNBA’s most iconic players, continues to add to her illustrious career during a historic 2024 season. Charles, who made her debut in 2010 as the first overall draft pick by the Connecticut Sun, was unanimously named Rookie of the Year in her debut season. Since then, she has etched her name in the league’s record books, with her most recent accomplishments coming during a season filled with remarkable milestones.
After a 12-year journey through the league, Charles joined the Atlanta Dream as a free agent in February 2024, following stints with the Connecticut Sun (2010–13), New York Liberty (2014–19), Washington Mystics (2021), Phoenix Mercury (2022), and Seattle Storm (2022). Her move to Atlanta has been marked by a string of firsts for both her and the franchise, cementing her status as one of the greatest to ever play the game.
On September 19, 2024, during a game against her former team, the New York Liberty, Charles became the WNBA’s all-time leader in total rebounds and double-doubles. Heading into the game, she needed just two rebounds to tie Sylvia Fowles’ record of 4,006. In just over three minutes into the first quarter, Charles grabbed her third rebound, passing Fowles and making history. “I can’t take this moment without mentioning Sylvia Fowles and what she’s meant to my career,” Charles said. “The heights she reached. The great person she is. It’s pretty special, full circle for me.”
The historic night didn’t stop there. Later in the game, Charles notched her 194th career double-double, surpassing Fowles for the most in WNBA history.
Charles’s six seasons with the New York Liberty added special significance to her achievements, as she was inducted into the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame on September 19, 2024.
In August 2024, Charles also moved into second place on the WNBA’s all-time scoring list, passing the legendary Tina Thompson. Charles accomplished this feat on August 21, when she converted a layup against the Phoenix Mercury. Just days earlier, on August 16, she had recorded her 3,000th career field goal in a game against the Seattle Storm, where she scored the game-winning shot, capping off a 16-point performance.
Charles’ contributions to the Atlanta Dream have also been groundbreaking. She set a new franchise record for double-doubles in a single season, surpassing Érika de Souza’s record of 18, and became the first Dream player to record over 500 points and 300 rebounds in a single season.
The 2012 WNBA MVP, Charles has been named to nine All-WNBA First- and Second-Teams, earned eight All-Star selections, and was part of four All-Defensive Teams. Internationally, she represented the U.S. in three Olympic Games, winning gold medals in 2012, 2016, and 2021.
With over 7,000 career points and 4,000 rebounds, Charles is the only player in WNBA history to reach both milestones, a testament to her all-around excellence. Although she sits behind only Diana Taurasi in career points, with Taurasi’s record at 10,500 points, Charles’ legacy as one of the game’s all-time greats is firmly solidified.
As the 2024 season concludes, Tina Charles continues to shine, leaving an indelible mark on the league and inspiring generations of players to come.
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