Last Updated on September 1, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The New York Liberty 2019 relied on Tina Charles as the clear focal point, with her leading the team in scoring and rebounding while anchoring the frontcourt. Kia Nurse emerged as the primary perimeter scorer, and Brittany Boyd contributed playmaking and defensive activity from the backcourt. The Liberty’s statistical profile reflected a team dependent on its star players, with solid rebounding but inconsistent shooting efficiency, three-point production, and overall defense.

Roster

NO. PLAYER POS HT WT BIRTH DATE COLLEGE
3 Tiffany Bias G 5-7 135 May 22, 1992 Oklahoma State
4 Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe F 6-2 175 August 29, 1991 Simon Fraser University
5 Kia Nurse G 6-0 195 February 22, 1996 UConn
7 Avery Warley-Talbert C 6-3 202 May 17, 1987 Liberty
9 Rebecca Allen F-G 6-2 162 November 6, 1992  
12 Reshanda Gray F 6-2 192 June 1, 1993 California
14 Bria Hartley G 5-9 163 September 30, 1992 UConn
15 Brittany Boyd G 5-9 156 June 11, 1993 California
17 Amanda Zahui B. C 6-5 184 September 8, 1993 Minnesota
21 Han Xu C 6-11 203 October 31, 1999  
23 Marine Johannes G 5-10 134 January 21, 1995  
25 AD Durr G 5-10 151 April 5, 1997 Louisville
30 Tanisha Wright G 5-11 166 November 29, 1983 Penn State
31 Tina Charles C 6-4 192 December 5, 1988 UConn

Per Game

PLAYER NAME POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Tina Charles 30 33 33 31.2 16.9 7.5 2.4 0.7 0.9 2.6 17.2 6.7 .389 1.8 0.3 .186 4.0 3.3 .812
Kia Nurse 23 34 34 29.4 13.7 2.5 2.3 0.7 0.1 1.6 10.6 4.2 .393 5.4 1.9 .353 3.9 3.4 .872
Bria Hartley 26 24 18 22.7 9.8 3.2 3.2 0.8 0.0 2.1 8.8 3.3 .376 3.0 1.0 .329 2.8 2.2 .803
Reshanda Gray 26 34 10 15.3 5.2 5.2 0.5 0.5 0.2 1.2 4.4 2.1 .473 0.1 0.0 .500 1.8 1.0 .565
AD Durr 22 18 15 26.7 9.7 1.6 1.7 0.6 0.4 1.2 8.4 3.9 .467 2.8 0.8 .294 1.2 1.0 .818
Brittany Boyd 26 33 17 19.7 5.3 3.7 4.6 1.4 0.1 2.5 5.5 2.2 .394 0.7 0.2 .304 1.0 0.8 .765
Amanda Zahui B. 25 24 23 23.3 8.6 6.3 0.9 1.1 1.4 1.3 7.2 3.4 .468 2.9 0.9 .319 1.1 1.0 .852
Rebecca Allen 26 24 2 17.2 7.2 2.5 0.7 0.5 0.8 0.7 6.5 2.7 .417 2.8 1.2 .426 0.7 0.5 .813
Marine Johannes 24 19 0 18.2 7.2 1.8 2.4 0.4 0.2 1.2 5.8 2.5 .436 3.5 1.3 .379 1.0 0.8 .789
Tanisha Wright 35 31 17 19.8 4.7 2.8 4.1 1.0 0.3 1.8 4.2 1.7 .415 1.2 0.5 .368 1.0 0.8 .806
Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe 27 28 1 13.1 3.7 2.8 0.4 0.3 0.1 0.8 2.8 1.5 .544 0.1 0.0 .333 0.9 0.6 .640
Han Xu 19 18 0 7.9 3.0 0.8 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.1 3.2 1.3 .414 0.6 0.3 .500 0.1 0.1 .500
Tiffany Bias 27 12 0 8.8 1.9 0.5 0.9 0.3 0.0 0.7 2.3 0.6 .250 1.6 0.3 .158 0.6 0.5 .857
Avery Warley-Talbert 32 3 0 11.7 1.0 2.3 0.0 0.0 0.7 1.3 1.7 0.3 .200 0.0 0.0   0.7 0.3 .500

HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Tina Charles Starter/Star (1.1) 31.2 High (1.2) 16.9 7.5 2.4 1.6 73.92 Charles remained the centerpiece of New York’s offense, working through post touches while also creating from the elbows and short roll. Her scoring efficiency dipped, but reporters noted her importance as the veteran hub responsible for carrying a young roster through difficult half-court possessions. All-Star (2019)
Kia Nurse Starter/Star (1.1) 29.4 High (1.2) 13.7 2.5 2.3 0.8 56.76 Nurse developed into a major two-way perimeter option, taking on tougher defensive assignments while increasing her offensive responsibility. Her ability to space the floor and attack closeouts gave New York another reliable scorer alongside Charles. None
Amanda Zahui B. Key Contributor (1.05) 23.3 Medium (1.1) 8.6 6.3 0.9 2.5 42.32 Zahui B. became one of the Liberty’s most impactful frontcourt defenders, combining rebounding with elite shot-blocking instincts. Her expanded role came from her ability to stretch the floor offensively while protecting the rim on the other end. None
Bria Hartley Key Contributor (1.05) 22.7 Medium (1.1) 9.8 3.2 3.2 0.8 38.61 Hartley provided secondary ball-handling and perimeter scoring, often operating as a connector between the backcourt and Charles-led offense. Her willingness to create off the dribble helped New York maintain offensive flow when possessions became stagnant. None
AD Durr Key Contributor (1.05) 26.7 Medium (1.1) 9.7 1.6 1.7 1.0 33.08 Durr brought natural scoring instincts as a rookie guard, showing confidence as a shot-maker and spacing threat. The Liberty gave her significant opportunities early, trusting her shooting ability while she adjusted to the defensive demands of the professional game. None
Tanisha Wright Key Contributor (1.05) 19.8 Low (1.0) 4.7 2.8 4.1 1.3 27.20 Wright provided veteran leadership as a stabilizing point guard, focusing on organization, defense, and creating clean possessions. Her role was less about scoring and more about guiding younger guards through game situations. None
Brittany Boyd Key Contributor (1.05) 19.7 Low (1.0) 5.3 3.7 4.6 1.5 31.72 Boyd brought athleticism and pressure to the backcourt, using speed to collapse defenses and generate assists. Her aggressive style gave New York energy, though turnovers remained part of the tradeoff with her attacking approach. None
Marine Johannes Key Contributor (1.05) 18.2 Medium (1.1) 7.2 1.8 2.4 0.6 26.46 Johannes added creativity and perimeter shooting as a reserve playmaker capable of changing the rhythm of games. Her passing flair and willingness to attempt difficult shots gave the Liberty a different offensive dimension. None
Rebecca Allen Bench (1.0) 17.2 Low (1.0) 7.2 2.5 0.7 1.3 23.40 Allen provided valuable spacing as a wing shooter while also using her length defensively. Her role centered on making quick decisions, defending multiple positions, and benefiting from opportunities created by the team’s primary scorers. None
Reshanda Gray Key Contributor (1.05) 15.3 Low (1.0) 5.2 5.2 0.5 0.7 24.15 Gray gave New York physical interior minutes, competing on the glass and providing toughness around the basket. Her contributions came mainly through rebounding, screens, and finishing rather than offensive creation. None
Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe Bench (1.0) 13.1 Low (1.0) 3.7 2.8 0.4 0.4 14.60 Raincock-Ekunwe supplied energy minutes as an athletic forward who contributed through effort plays and efficient finishing. Her role was primarily to provide hustle, rebounding, and defensive activity off the bench. None
Han Xu Bench (1.0) 7.9 Low (1.0) 3.0 0.8 0.1 0.4 8.60 Xu offered intriguing size and shooting touch as a developing young center. Her limited minutes reflected a long-term development role, with the Liberty gradually introducing her to the speed and physicality of the WNBA. None
Tiffany Bias Bench (1.0) 8.8 Low (1.0) 1.9 0.5 0.9 0.3 7.20 Bias provided reserve guard depth and focused on ball handling and defensive effort during limited opportunities. Her role was mainly to maintain structure when higher-usage guards needed rest. None
Avery Warley-Talbert Bench (1.0) 11.7 Low (1.0) 1.0 2.3 0.0 0.7 8.00 Warley-Talbert contributed as a physical reserve center, relying on rebounding and defensive positioning rather than offensive touches. Her minutes were limited but centered around providing interior strength. None
Totals 96.9 39.0 25.3 15.7 The Liberty’s 2020 regular season profile was built around Tina Charles and Kia Nurse carrying major offensive responsibility, with a younger supporting group adding athleticism and versatility. New York leaned on shot creation from the perimeter, frontcourt defense from Zahui B., and veteran guard leadership to manage lineups. Team Awards: None