Last Updated on August 13, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The New York Liberty 2013 were powered by Cappie Pondexter’s scoring and playmaking, while Tina Charles provided a dominant interior presence with elite rebounding and efficient scoring. Plenette Pierson added valuable frontcourt production, and Alex Montgomery contributed complementary wing play. New York’s statistical profile reflected strong rebounding and balanced offensive production, but inconsistent perimeter shooting and defensive efficiency prevented the team from sustaining greater success.

NO. PLAYER POS HT WT BIRTH DATE COLLEGE
0 Chucky Jeffery G 5-10 May 8, 1991 Colorado
1 DeLisha Milton-Jones F 6-1 185 September 11, 1974 Florida
3 Kelsey Bone C 6-4 220 December 31, 1991 Texas A&M
4 Kamiko Williams G 5-11 160 April 6, 1991 Tennessee
5 Leilani Mitchell G 5-5 138 June 15, 1985 Utah
7 Avery Warley-Talbert C 6-3 202 May 17, 1987 Liberty
12 Samantha Prahalis G 5-7 142 January 23, 1990 Ohio State
15 Toni Young F 6-0 158 January 11, 1991 Oklahoma State
17 Essence Carson G 6-0 163 July 28, 1986 Rutgers University
21 Alex Montgomery G-F 6-1 185 November 12, 1988 Georgia Tech
23 Cappie Pondexter G 5-9 160 January 7, 1983 Rutgers University
30 Katie Smith G 5-11 175 June 4, 1974 Ohio State
33 Plenette Pierson F 6-2 195 August 31, 1981 Texas Tech
45 Kara Braxton C-F 6-6 225 February 18, 1983 Georgia

HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Cappie Pondexter Starter/Star (1.1) 34.2 High (1.2) 16.9 4.5 4.0 1.1 60.72 Primary creator who continued to carry New York’s offensive workload through scoring, ball handling, and late-clock shot making. Pondexter was the player defenses focused on every night, and her ability to create advantages helped organize an offense that often relied on her perimeter production. WNBA All-Star (2014)
Essence Carson Starter/Star (1.1) 29.5 High (1.2) 14.3 5.5 1.8 1.0 49.90 Two-way wing scorer who made a major impact whenever available. Carson’s combination of physical defense, rebounding, and efficient interior scoring gave New York another aggressive option alongside Pondexter, adding athleticism to the perimeter rotation. —
Plenette Pierson Starter/Star (1.1) 27.6 Medium (1.1) 11.6 5.8 2.5 1.1 46.20 Veteran forward who provided toughness and versatility on both ends. Pierson’s ability to attack smaller defenders, rebound, and defend multiple frontcourt roles made her one of the Liberty’s most dependable all-around contributors. —
Kara Braxton Starter/Star (1.1) 21.8 Medium (1.1) 8.7 6.6 1.2 1.0 37.95 Interior presence who gave New York rebounding and efficient scoring around the basket. Braxton’s physical style helped anchor the frontcourt, especially in matchups where the Liberty needed more size and interior strength. —
Alex Montgomery Key Contributor (1.05) 23.0 Low (1.0) 6.1 5.2 1.7 0.8 28.98 Versatile wing who expanded her role through rebounding, defense, and secondary playmaking. Montgomery provided valuable energy without requiring many offensive touches, fitting into lineups built around higher-usage scorers. —
Kelsey Bone Key Contributor (1.05) 19.5 Medium (1.1) 6.9 5.4 0.7 0.8 29.19 Young center who contributed through interior scoring and rebounding. Bone’s role focused on developing consistency in the paint while providing New York with another physical frontcourt option. —
Katie Smith Key Contributor (1.05) 26.6 Low (1.0) 6.1 1.9 1.8 0.9 22.58 Veteran perimeter presence who brought shooting, experience, and composure to the rotation. Smith’s value came from spacing the floor and making smart decisions in a reduced offensive role. WNBA All-Star (2013)
Leilani Mitchell Key Contributor (1.05) 18.6 Low (1.0) 5.0 2.1 1.9 0.9 17.12 Backup guard who provided steady ball handling and outside shooting. Mitchell’s role centered on organizing second units and giving New York another reliable perimeter option. —
DeLisha Milton-Jones Key Contributor (1.05) 19.4 Low (1.0) 6.7 3.3 1.7 0.8 21.63 Experienced forward who supplied veteran leadership in limited games. Milton-Jones brought defensive toughness and post versatility, giving the Liberty another proven option in the frontcourt. WNBA All-Star (2013)
Kamiko Williams Bench (1.0) 13.3 Low (1.0) 2.6 2.1 0.9 0.9 13.00 Athletic reserve guard used primarily for defensive energy and development. Williams contributed through activity and versatility while learning a larger professional role. —
Toni Young Bench (1.0) 11.1 Low (1.0) 4.1 1.9 0.5 0.6 14.20 Young forward who provided athletic finishing and frontcourt depth. Her role was built around energy plays, rebounding, and attacking close opportunities. —
Avery Warley-Talbert Bench (1.0) 12.8 Low (1.0) 3.0 4.9 0.1 0.7 17.40 Defensive-minded reserve center who impacted games through rebounding and physical play. Warley-Talbert’s minutes focused on interior defense and providing a strong presence near the basket. —
Chucky Jeffery Bench (1.0) 3.0 Low (1.0) 1.0 0.5 0.0 1.0 5.00 Limited-minute rookie guard who saw little opportunity in a veteran-heavy rotation. —
Samantha Prahalis Bench (1.0) 2.7 Low (1.0) 0.0 0.7 0.3 0.3 2.60 Reserve guard with minimal playing time during the season. —
Totals — 242.5 — 87.0 44.4 17.1 12.1 352.54 New York’s 2014 rotation combined Pondexter’s perimeter creation with Carson and Pierson’s two-way versatility. The Liberty leaned on veteran leadership, physical frontcourt play, and a collection of adaptable wings to support their primary scorer. —