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Tina Charles, WNBA career rebound leader and former MVP, announces retirement after 14 seasons
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- Former WNBA MVP Tina Charles has retired after 14 seasons in the league.
- “Today, I officially announce my retirement from basketball,” the eight-time All Star wrote in a post shared across her social media accounts Tuesday. “This game gave me everything and I’ll miss it deeply.”
- The veteran center — the No. 1 overall draft pick selected by the Connecticut Sun in 2010 — played for six WNBA franchises over the course of her career, including a lengthy stint with the New York Liberty.
Tina Charles, the WNBA’s leader in career rebounds and double-doubles, has retired after 14 seasons. (Justin Casterline / Getty Images) By Tracy Brown Staff Writer Follow May 6, 2026 1:25 PM PT 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Former WNBA MVP Tina Charles has retired after 14 seasons in the league.
“Today, I officially announce my retirement from basketball,” the eight-time All Star wrote in a post shared across her social media accounts Tuesday. “This game gave me everything and I’ll miss it deeply.”
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