Watch: Dream's Charles sets several WNBA records in win

Tina Charles. Patrick Breen- The Republic

Watch: Dream's Tina Charles sets several WNBA records in win over Liberty

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated Sep 19, 2024 9:52 PM ET

Atlanta Dream center Tina Charles has solidified her place among the all-time WNBA greats.

Already the second-highest scorer in league history, Charles all but guaranteed her Hall of Fame spot in the Dream's 78-65 victory over the New York Liberty on Thursday. The 35-year-old set not one but two records, taking over the top spot in total rebounds and double-doubles.

With 6:48 left in the first quarter, Charles grabbed career rebound No. 4,007, overtaking Sylvia Fowles for the most ever. She'd finish with 10 boards, giving her 4,014 and counting heading into next year.

A look at the rebound that made history

Tina Charles now sits atop the WNBA All-Time Rebounds Leaders List with 4,007 REB and counting!#WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/y4lJL7o5fy
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 19, 2024

Meanwhile, Charles passed Fowles in the record books for a second time on Thursday night. Adding 10 points to her 10 boards, the veteran recorded double-double No. 194, surpassing the former Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx standout for the most in WNBA history.

Another accolade for an all-time great

With her performance tonight, Tina Charles tallies the 194th double-double of her career, passing Sylvia Fowles for most such games in WNBA history.#WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/Zg3Q0Mhz0T
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 20, 2024

Charles' latest accolades only add to her impressive resume.

Through 13 seasons, Charles has earned nine All-WNBA team nods, eight All-Star selections, four All-Defensive team nods and the league MVP award in 2012.

Meanwhile, she ranks second in scoring all-time (7696 points), trailing only Diana Taurasi (10,637), and is the only player ever to score at least 7,000 points and register 4,000 rebounds or more, per Stathead.

Mike Santa Barbara

Mike Santa Barbara is a Wilmington, Delaware native (Yes, it's a real place) with over a decade of sports writing experience. A diehard Philadelphia sports fan, he has two dogs named after Flyers and cried real tears when the Eagles won Super Bowl LII. You can follow him on Twitter at @mike__sb

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