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

    By Mike Santa Barbara,

    29 days ago

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    Tina Charles.

    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.

    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.

    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 .

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    Barbara Stirgus
    25d ago
    awesome
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