WNBA's All-Time Rebounds Leader and League Legend Tina Charles Signs with the Connecticut Sun
Uncasville, CT - Today, the Connecticut Sun announced that the organization has signed Tina Charles to a one-year deal. Per team policy, no details were released.
"Today marks an incredible moment in our team's history as we welcome back one of the greatest players to every grace the WNBA," remarked Sun General Manager Morgan Tuck. "Tina not only helped define the success of this franchise during her early years, but she also set the bar for excellence, both on and off the court. Her passion, leadership, and dedication to the game have left an incredible mark on our league, and we couldn't be more excited to have her return to the team where it all began. This is a full-circle moment that strengthens our foundation and inspires the next generation of players and fans alike. We are extremely excited for this next chapter of Connecticut Sun history with Tina back in a Sun uniform."
Charles returns to Connecticut after playing the 2024 season with the Atlanta Dream. The 6-4 veteran center appeared and started in 39 regular season contests for the Dream, averaging 14.9 points and 9.6 rebounds per game, good for fourth in the WNBA. It was a historic year for Charles as she moved into first all-time in rebounds (4,014) and second all-time in scoring (7,698) in league history. She finished in double-figure scoring in 34 of the Dream's regular season contests and tallied 21 double-doubles-the third most in the WNBA in 2024 and a new franchise single-season record for the Dream. Charles also set a new Dream franchise record for rebounds in a single season with 374.
Originally drafted with the No. 1 overall pick by the Sun in the 2010 WNBA Draft, Charles has achieved an impressive resume of accolades throughout her 13-year professional career with additional stops in New York (2014-19), Washington (2021), Phoenix (2022), and Seattle (2022). She has been named WNBA MVP (2012), WNBA Rookie of the Year (2010), All-WNBA First Team (2011, 2012, 2015-2017), All-WNBA Second Team (2010, 2013, 2014, 2021), WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2017), WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2011, 2012, 2015) and WNBA All-Star (2011, 2013-2015, 2017-2019, 2021). Charles has also led the WNBA in rebounding four times (2010-2012, 2016) and scoring two times (2016, 2021) during her career.
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