A true icon of women’s basketball is hanging up her jersey. After more than fifteen years gracing the professional basketball courts, Tina Charles announced on her social media channels this Tuesday that she is concluding her professional career, one of the most significant in the history of the sport.
Her illustrious career included stints in Poland with Cracovia and in Turkey with Fenerbahçe. At Fenerbahçe, under the guidance of Valérie Garnier, she notably secured the European SuperCup in 2024, playing alongside French teammates Gabby Williams and Marième Badiane. Recognized as the MVP in 2012 and an 8-time All-Star, the WNBA championship remains the only major accolade missing from her impressive resume.
On the international stage, her achievements are equally remarkable. Undefeated in official competitions, she earned three Olympic gold medals (London, Rio, Tokyo) and three World Cup titles (2010, 2014, 2018).
English Translation:
A women’s basketball legend is calling it a career! After more than fifteen years on professional basketball courts, Tina Charles announced on her social media this Tuesday that she is retiring from her professional career, one of the most impactful in the sport’s history.
She played for clubs like Cracovia and Fenerbahçe, where she notably won the European SuperCup in 2024 under the leadership of Valérie Garnier, alongside French players Gabby Williams and Marième Badiane. An MVP in 2012 and an 8-time All-Star, the WNBA championship is the only major distinction missing from her resume.
On the international stage as well, her record is impressive. Undefeated in official competitions, she has won three Olympic gold medals (London, Rio, Tokyo) and three more at the World Cup (2010, 2014, 2018).
