Tina Charles
Definition
Tina Charles is an American former professional basketball player who played as a center in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), most notably for the Connecticut Sun and New York Liberty.
She is a three-time Olympic gold medalist (2012, 2016, 2020), 2012 WNBA MVP, eight-time All-Star, and holds numerous scoring and rebounding records, including becoming the second all-time leading scorer in WNBA history.
Known for her philanthropy, Charles donated her entire WNBA salary since 2013 to the Hopey's Heart Foundation to provide AEDs to schools and was inducted into the NYC Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024 as the first woman to headline a class.
Examples
Tina Charles notched her 200th career double-double, reminding everyone that some players don't just play the game—they rewrite the stat sheet.
On her birthday, Tina Charles announced retirement after 16 WNBA seasons, trading rebounds for well-deserved rest and a closet full of Olympic gold.
Tina Charles headlined the NYC Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2024 as the first active woman to do so, because Queens royalty doesn't wait for invitations.
While Tina Charles never reached the WNBA Finals, her off-court impact funding AEDs in schools scores higher than any championship ring.
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