WASHINGTON — Washington Mystics forward Crystal Robinson retired Thursdayand will join the team’s coaching staff.

Robinson signed with the Mystics last year after seven seasons with the NewYork Liberty. She previously played in the American Basketball League.

“She is almost like family to me,” Mystics coach Richie Adubato said.”She is a great defender and a clutch shooter. This year she has had somenagging injuries and felt that it was time. She is going to be an asset to me onthe bench, as she has been a coach on the floor.”

Robinson, 33, had only two points and two rebounds this season. Last seasonshe averaged 7.4 points and 2.6 rebounds.