Charles was traded to the reigning W.N.B.A. champion Mystics, which also meant reuniting with Thibault — who coached Charles after the Sun picked her first over all in the 2010 draft. Thibault helped her win awards like the rookie of the year (2010) and most valuable player (2012). “He was the first person to believe in me,” Charles said of Thibault. Thibault said that although Charles is on a one-year deal, she has verbally committed to returning to the Mystics next year.

Source: New York Times September 08, 2020 06:56 UTC