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Tina Charles Retires After Chinese Finals, Leaves Legacy

5/5/2026

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Former WNBA star Tina Charles retired after a best-of-five series with Henan Phoenix in China.
She averaged 22 points, eight rebounds and 29 minutes per game as Henan won the series.
She ends her 14-season run leading the WNBA in rebounds (4,262) and field goals (3,364) and ranking second in points (8,396).
She founded the Black-owned 78 Brewing Co. and the Hopey’s Heart Foundation, which has placed over 500 AEDs.

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Former WNBA star Tina Charles retired after a best-of-five series with Henan Phoenix in China.
She averaged 22 points, eight rebounds and 29 minutes per game as Henan won the series.
She ends her 14-season run leading the WNBA in rebounds (4,262) and field goals (3,364) and ranking second in points (8,396).
She founded the Black-owned 78 Brewing Co. and the Hopey’s Heart Foundation, which has placed over 500 AEDs.