Last Updated on August 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The New York Liberty 2007 featured a balanced attack led by Janel McCarville, whose scoring, rebounding, and playmaking made her the team’s most versatile contributor. Shameka Christon supplied consistent perimeter scoring, while Loree Moore directed the offense and Erin Thorn stretched the floor with outside shooting. The Liberty relied on disciplined defense, balanced rebounding, and efficient ball movement, but modest offensive production limited their ability to consistently outscore opponents.
HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loree Moore | Starter/Star (1.1) | 34.2 | High (1.2) | 9.6 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 54.12 | Defensive point guard who controlled the tempo and set the tone for New York’s perimeter identity. Moore handled heavy minutes as the primary organizer, using quick hands to pressure opposing guards while contributing as a secondary creator. Her improved three-point shooting also gave the offense more balance around the team’s wings and forwards. | — |
| Shameka Christon | Starter/Star (1.1) | 32.3 | High (1.2) | 11.2 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 50.16 | Versatile wing scorer who carried a major two-way responsibility. Christon was frequently asked to defend athletic perimeter players while providing spacing and attacking opportunities offensively. Her ability to play multiple positions made her one of New York’s most trusted rotation pieces during a season where lineup flexibility mattered. | — |
| Cathrine Kraayeveld | Starter/Star (1.1) | 28.4 | Medium (1.1) | 10.8 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 43.56 | Stretch forward role gave New York valuable frontcourt spacing. Kraayeveld’s willingness to shoot from outside forced defenses to respect her beyond the arc, opening driving lanes while still allowing her to contribute on the glass. She provided a modern offensive fit alongside more traditional interior players. | — |
| Erin Thorn | Starter/Star (1.1) | 30.4 | Medium (1.1) | 9.7 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 35.42 | Perimeter shooter who became a major floor-spacing piece in the starting lineup. Thorn’s movement without the ball and reliable outside threat helped create room for New York’s creators, while her steady decision-making allowed her to play extended minutes without dominating possessions. | — |
| Janel McCarville | Key Contributor (1.05) | 21.2 | Medium (1.1) | 10.4 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 32.34 | Skilled interior scorer whose offensive efficiency came from footwork, touch, and smart positioning around the basket. McCarville gave New York a different look inside with her ability to score in the post and protect the rim, providing a valuable change of style from the team’s perimeter-heavy attack. | — |
| Ashley Battle | Key Contributor (1.05) | 22.3 | Low (1.0) | 7.4 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 29.40 | Defensive wing specialist who filled the role of a physical matchup defender and energy player. Battle’s minutes reflected the trust coaches placed in her ability to guard difficult assignments, rebound from the wing, and contribute without needing many offensive touches. | — |
| Tiffany Jackson-Jones | Key Contributor (1.05) | 13.9 | Low (1.0) | 5.1 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 20.79 | Athletic young forward used mainly as a reserve defender and transition option. Jackson-Jones brought length and mobility to the frontcourt, giving New York another player capable of switching defensively and creating activity around the rim. | WNBA All-Rookie Team (2007) |
| Jessica Davenport | Key Contributor (1.05) | 11.6 | Low (1.0) | 5.3 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 19.71 | Developing center who provided interior size and shot-blocking presence in limited minutes. Davenport’s role was built around protecting the paint, finishing inside, and learning the demands of the professional frontcourt game. | — |
| Lisa Willis | Bench (1.0) | 9.8 | Low (1.0) | 3.8 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 13.40 | Reserve guard used primarily for perimeter depth and scoring bursts. Willis offered shooting range and athleticism but had a smaller role in a backcourt rotation led by more established ball handlers. | — |
| Barbara Farris | Bench (1.0) | 8.5 | Low (1.0) | 1.9 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 8.20 | Veteran frontcourt depth player who provided experience and stability in short stretches. Farris’ role was limited, but she remained a reliable option when New York needed additional size and rebounding. | — |
| Sherill Baker | Bench (1.0) | 4.3 | Low (1.0) | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.00 | Limited-minute guard whose brief appearances came in a crowded perimeter rotation. Baker’s athletic profile and defensive energy were the main parts of her contribution. | — |
| Lindsay Bowen | Bench (1.0) | 6.2 | Low (1.0) | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 4.00 | Reserve shooter who saw limited opportunities during the season. Bowen’s role was mostly situational, focused on adding perimeter depth when injuries or matchup needs affected the rotation. | — |
| Shay Doron | Bench (1.0) | 5.0 | Low (1.0) | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 4.40 | Young guard adjusting to the professional game in a small reserve role. Doron brought competitive energy and perimeter instincts but had limited opportunities within a veteran-heavy rotation. | NCAA Champion (2006), AP National Player of the Year (2006) |
| Martina Weber | Bench (1.0) | 2.0 | Low (1.0) | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.00 | End-of-rotation frontcourt player who appeared briefly while providing additional roster depth. | — |
| Totals | — | 230.5 | — | 80.3 | 31.2 | 14.2 | 12.7 | 361.59 | New York relied on a perimeter-oriented attack led by Loree Moore’s playmaking and defense, with spacing from Christon, Thorn, and Kraayeveld. The roster mixed veteran guards, versatile wings, and developing interior players to create a balanced rotation. | — |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shameka Christon | Starter/Star (1.1) | 36.7 | High (1.2) | 14.7 | 7.3 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 55.18 | Two-way wing scorer who carried a major playoff workload for New York, combining physical drives with improved perimeter shooting. Christon’s ability to defend bigger wings and create offense without dominating possessions made her one of the Liberty’s most important postseason pieces. | — |
| Janel McCarville | Starter/Star (1.1) | 32.7 | High (1.2) | 14.0 | 5.7 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 54.12 | Skilled interior hub who gave New York a rare passing presence from the frontcourt. McCarville impacted playoff games through post scoring, rebounding, and defensive activity around the rim, while her willingness to facilitate helped keep the offense from becoming overly perimeter dependent. | — |
| Loree Moore | Starter/Star (1.1) | 37.7 | High (1.2) | 10.3 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 48.31 | Defensive point guard who handled enormous playoff responsibilities as the team’s primary organizer. Moore’s pressure defense, rebounding from the guard position, and ability to manage possessions were central to New York’s ability to compete in high-pressure situations. | — |
| Cathrine Kraayeveld | Starter/Star (1.1) | 29.0 | Medium (1.1) | 12.7 | 6.0 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 39.93 | Stretch forward who provided valuable spacing while also battling on the glass. Kraayeveld’s playoff role revolved around pulling opposing bigs away from the paint, knocking down perimeter shots, and giving the Liberty lineup more offensive flexibility. | — |
| Erin Thorn | Key Contributor (1.05) | 24.7 | Low (1.0) | 4.3 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 21.00 | Perimeter specialist whose playoff minutes were built around spacing and movement. Thorn did not require many touches to influence possessions, using off-ball cuts and shooting gravity to create room for New York’s higher-usage players. | — |
| Tiffany Jackson-Jones | Key Contributor (1.05) | 14.3 | Low (1.0) | 7.7 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 20.06 | Athletic reserve forward who provided energy in short postseason stretches. Jackson-Jones attacked the glass, finished inside, and gave the Liberty a more physical option when they needed additional frontcourt athleticism. | WNBA All-Rookie Team (2007) |
| Ashley Battle | Key Contributor (1.05) | 21.0 | Low (1.0) | 3.7 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 15.97 | Defensive wing used for matchup flexibility rather than scoring volume. Battle’s playoff value came from guarding difficult perimeter assignments, competing physically, and helping stabilize lineups alongside the team’s offensive creators. | — |
| Lisa Willis | Bench (1.0) | 6.5 | Low (1.0) | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.00 | Reserve guard who received limited postseason opportunities. Willis’ role was primarily as perimeter depth in a rotation that relied heavily on established starters. | — |
| Jessica Davenport | Bench (1.0) | 5.0 | Low (1.0) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.00 | Young center used sparingly during the playoffs. Davenport provided interior size but had limited chances to impact the rotation against more experienced postseason competition. | — |
| Barbara Farris | Bench (1.0) | 4.0 | Low (1.0) | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.00 | Veteran frontcourt reserve who contributed in brief playoff appearances. Farris offered experience and reliable fundamentals when called upon but remained outside the main rotation. | — |
| Shay Doron | Bench (1.0) | 2.0 | Low (1.0) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.00 | Limited playoff appearance with minimal opportunity to impact the series. | NCAA Champion (2006), AP National Player of the Year (2006) |
| Totals | — | 213.6 | — | 73.4 | 30.1 | 15.6 | 10.4 | 266.63 | New York’s playoff rotation depended on a strong core of versatile two-way players. Christon, McCarville, and Moore handled the largest responsibilities, combining scoring creation, defensive pressure, and playmaking while Kraayeveld provided frontcourt spacing. | — |