- Tina is an American professional basketball player
- She played with the Phoenix Mercury before he recent move
- She recently signed with the Atlanta Dream
Tina Charles is the newest player of the Atlanta Dreams having signed with the team a one year contract. Before the signing, she played for Phoenix Mercury for one year.
Her passion for basketball began early, leading her to become the leading scorer for Christ the King Regional High School in New York City, her talent earned her recognition including the title of WBCA National Player of the Year.
She chose to play for the University of Connecticut where he formed a formidable duo with Maya Moore and together they won two national championships for two consecutive years
Her career became professional when she was drafted by the Connecticut Sun in the 2010 WNBA draft and despite reaching the WNBA finals, she established herself as one of the league’s most decorated players.
In her second season with the Sun, she won an award as the Most Valuable Player in the WNBA plus other numerous accolades. She then signed for the New York Liberty, played for five seasons, then to the Washington Mystics for two seasons.
In 2022, Charles signed with the Phoenix Mercury until recently when she signed with the Atlanta Dream.
Tina Charles Biography
Tina Charles was born on December 5 1988 in Jamaica, Queens, New York City. Her career began in high school where she led Christ the King Regional High School in New York City where she earned national recognition and the title of the WBCA National Player of the Year.
Tina Charles. Photo/Sports Illustrated
Charles then joined the University of Connecticut, leading the Huskies to two undefeated national championships for two consecutive years before she was selected by the Connecticut Sun in the 2010 WNBA draft.
She played for the Suns for four seasons, established herself as one of the best leagues and won several accolades before she signed with the New York Liberty for five seasons, with the Washington Mystics for two seasons and with the Phoenix Mercury where she played before joining the Atlanta Dream in February 2024.
Beyond the WNBA, she has been a key player for the United States team and has represented them on the international stage, claiming three gold medals at the Olympics.
Tina Charles’s WNBA career
She was selected by the Connecticut Sun in the 2010 WNBA draft. She played for the Suns for four seasons, established herself as one of the best leagues and won several accolades before she signed with the New York Liberty for five seasons, with the Washington Mystics for two seasons and with the Phoenix Mercury where she played before joining the Atlanta Dream in February 2024.
Tina Charles. Photo/Bullets Forever
In her career, she has made several achievements as an individual and as a team and we get to see some of the most notable ones:
- She is a nine times All-WNBA selection, five in the 1st team and four in the 2nd team
- She was the WNBA Most Valuable Player in 2012
- She is an eight-time WNBA All-Star
- She is a four-time All-Defensive Team once in the first team and thrice in the second team
- She is the fastest player in the WNBA history to record 400, 500, 600 and 700 career rebounds
What motivated Tina Charles to sign with the Atlanta Dream?
Charles is a successful player who has succeeded in the WNBA and while the exact motivation for signing with the Atlanta Dream hasn’t been explicitly stated, some factors led to her move.
The Dream possesses a young core with promising players and with her immense experience, she could serve as a valuable mentor and guide them towards further development. The new head coach of the team, Tanisha Wright was her teammate during her college days at Connecticut and could be their relationship that influenced the decision.
The Dream team made significant strides the previous season and since Charles is known for her spirit to win, she might see a potential championship contender in the making with the Dream.
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