High leverage
High leverage possessions are those where the outcome has an above-average impact on which team wins the game, based on the score, time remaining, and relative team strength. Learn more
Minimum 150 high leverage minutes
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
| # | Player | USG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | ![]() | Aaron Brooks | 28.0% |
| 27 | ![]() | Derrick Rose | 27.1% |
| 33 | ![]() | Jimmy Butler III | 25.7% |
| 64 | ![]() | Pau Gasol | 21.7% |
| 92 | ![]() | Nikola Mirotic | 19.1% |
| 103 | ![]() | Doug McDermott | 18.6% |
| 139 | ![]() | E'Twaun Moore | 16.4% |
| 209 | ![]() | Taj Gibson | 9.0% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2015-16 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Dwyane Wade (37.4%, MIA), Stephen Curry (37.1%, GSW), DeMarcus Cousins (35.6%, SAC), Reggie Jackson (35.5%, DET), and James Harden (34.7%, HOU).







