Tina Charles

December 5, 1988

Parker

#: 31
Name: Tina Charles
Nationality: United States
Position: Center
Current Team: CT Sun
Leagues: WNBA Basketball
Seasons: 2025
Birthday: December 5, 1988
Age: 36

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.