The Summitt staff votes: WNBA Eastern Conference All Stars

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 30: Tiffany Hayes
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 30: Tiffany Hayes
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June 4, 2017: The New York Liberty vs the Phoenix Mercury at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
June 4, 2017: The New York Liberty vs the Phoenix Mercury at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

East frontcourt: Tina Charles, New York Liberty

It’s been a difficult season for the Liberty so far, between the loss of point guard Brittany Boyd and the unexpected struggles of Kiah Stokes. But Tina Charles remains a monster on the boards—no surprise from the sixth-best in league history in rebounding percentage—and has actually nudged her true shooting percentage up this year over last season’s campaign, despite every opposing gameplan starting and often ending with how to properly neutralize her.