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Video: Tina Charles passes Tina Thompson to move into second place on WNBA all-time list | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumors


Video: Tina Charles passes Tina Thompson to move into second place on WNBA all-time list | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumors

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 21: Tina Charles #31 of the Atlanta Dream celebrates after becoming the WNBA's second all-time leading scorer at the Gateway Center Arena at College Park in Atlanta, Georgia on August 21, 2024. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, user agrees to the terms of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Tina Charles is already a WNBA legend, but on Wednesday she made even more history.

The Atlanta Dream center sank a three-pointer in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Phoenix Mercury, moving her into second place on the league’s all-time scoring list.

She surpassed Tina Thompson’s record of 7,488 career points and is now only behind Diana Taurasi on the all-time list:

Charles was drafted into the WNBA with the No. 1 pick in the 2010 draft after playing college at UConn. The Connecticut Sun selected her first overall and she played her first four seasons with the team before being traded to the New York Liberty.

She has also played for the Washington Mystics, Mercury and Seattle Storm.

This is just the latest accomplishment on her resume, which also includes the 2012 Connecticut league MVP award and eight All-Star nominations. Charles has averaged 17.9 points per game throughout her career and continued to be productive in her 35th season for the Dream.

She entered Wednesday’s game averaging 14.0 points and 8.4 rebounds per night while shooting 46.2 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from beyond the arc. Atlanta is fighting for a playoff spot and her contributions have helped keep the team in the race.

Regardless of whether the Dream reach the postseason or not, Charles’ place in WNBA history is secure.

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