Last Updated on August 7, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The New York Liberty 2006 relied on Janel McCarville’s versatile frontcourt play, as she contributed efficient scoring, rebounding, and passing while anchoring the interior. Shameka Christon emerged as the primary perimeter scorer, and Loree Moore directed the offense with steady playmaking. The Liberty emphasized balanced ball movement and solid rebounding, but inconsistent shooting efficiency and limited offensive firepower contributed to an overall losing campaign.
HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becky Hammon | Starter/Star (1.1) | 30.6 | High (1.2) | 14.7 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 50.16 | Lead guard role centered around shot creation, ball handling, and late-clock offense. Hammon carried a major offensive workload as New York’s primary perimeter scorer, combining deep three-point range with aggressive drives while also creating opportunities for teammates. Her ability to stretch defenses and control possessions remained the defining part of the Liberty attack. | WNBA All-Star (2007) |
| Loree Moore | Starter/Star (1.1) | 28.0 | Medium (1.1) | 6.1 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 35.20 | Defensive-minded point guard who gave New York toughness at the point of attack and helped organize the offense. Moore’s value came from pressure defense, rebounding from the guard spot, and making connective plays rather than scoring volume. Her steady floor management complemented the team’s higher-usage scorers. | — |
| Shameka Christon | Starter/Star (1.1) | 29.0 | High (1.2) | 12.4 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 34.32 | Athletic wing scorer used as a two-way matchup piece, capable of attacking closeouts and defending multiple perimeter positions. Christon provided spacing with her three-point shooting while also taking difficult defensive assignments, giving New York versatility on both ends. | — |
| Kelly Schumacher | Starter/Star (1.1) | 25.7 | Medium (1.1) | 7.8 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 32.34 | Interior anchor whose impact came from physical rebounding and rim protection. Schumacher filled a traditional center role, battling inside defensively and providing second-chance opportunities while serving as a stabilizing presence in the frontcourt rotation. | — |
| Barbara Farris | Starter/Star (1.1) | 27.8 | Medium (1.1) | 7.7 | 5.2 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 32.12 | Reliable frontcourt contributor who played a strong positional game around the basket. Farris helped balance the roster with rebounding, interior defense, and efficient scoring opportunities, often providing the type of low-maintenance production coaches value from a veteran big. | — |
| Cathrine Kraayeveld | Key Contributor (1.05) | 26.6 | Medium (1.1) | 8.8 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 31.92 | Stretch forward role gave New York spacing options in the frontcourt. Kraayeveld’s willingness to step outside created room for guards to operate, while her rebounding and size allowed her to contribute in traditional power forward situations. | — |
| Sherill Baker | Key Contributor (1.05) | 18.1 | Low (1.0) | 7.4 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 23.94 | Energy guard who impacted games through defensive activity and aggressive perimeter play. Baker brought pressure and athleticism off the bench, providing a change of pace when New York needed more intensity on the perimeter. | — |
| Erin Thorn | Key Contributor (1.05) | 14.0 | Low (1.0) | 6.1 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 17.80 | Shooting specialist used primarily to add floor spacing. Thorn’s role was built around movement without the ball and quick perimeter shooting, giving the offense another option when defenses collapsed toward Hammon and the interior players. | — |
| Ashley Battle | Bench (1.0) | 13.8 | Low (1.0) | 4.3 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 16.20 | Defensive wing role focused on effort plays, perimeter coverage, and lineup flexibility. Battle contributed more through activity and versatility than offensive volume, giving the rotation a dependable defensive option. | — |
| Iciss Tillis | Bench (1.0) | 10.2 | Low (1.0) | 3.4 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 13.20 | Reserve forward providing depth through athleticism and occasional scoring. Tillis saw limited opportunities but offered frontcourt mobility and rebounding when called upon in shorter stretches. | — |
| Christelle N’Garsanet | Bench (1.0) | 6.1 | Low (1.0) | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 7.40 | Young interior depth player whose minutes were limited in a veteran frontcourt rotation. N’Garsanet’s contributions came mainly from energy possessions and developing experience in a reserve role. | — |
| Kiesha Brown | Bench (1.0) | 3.6 | Low (1.0) | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 5.00 | End-of-rotation guard who provided limited minutes while supporting the backcourt depth. Her role was primarily situational, focused on maintaining pace and defensive structure when entering games. | — |
| Emilie Gomis | Bench (1.0) | 7.5 | Low (1.0) | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 4.00 | Limited sample player who appeared briefly, with little opportunity to establish a consistent role within the rotation. | — |
| Ambrosia Anderson | Bench (1.0) | 3.0 | Low (1.0) | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.00 | Reserve forward with minimal playing time, contributing mostly in short appearances while developing within the roster. | — |
| Totals | — | 254.0 | — | 89.2 | 36.8 | 20.3 | 15.7 | 336.26 | New York’s rotation was built around Becky Hammon’s perimeter creation, with support from versatile wings, defensive guards, and a physical frontcourt. The roster leaned on guard play, spacing, and defensive activity rather than a dominant interior scorer. | — |