Last Updated on August 7, 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.
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 |