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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | ![]() | Jimmy Butler III | 35.7% |
| 58 | ![]() | Dwyane Wade | 21.5% |
| 127 | ![]() | Nikola Mirotic | 16.6% |
| 130 | ![]() | Rajon Rondo | 16.5% |
| 153 | ![]() | Doug McDermott | 14.5% |
| 182 | ![]() | Taj Gibson | 12.0% |
| 188 | ![]() | Cristiano Felicio | 11.6% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2016-17 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are DeMar DeRozan (45.6%, TOR), Russell Westbrook (44.6%, OKC), James Harden (43.0%, HOU), John Wall (37.6%, WAS), and Andrew Wiggins (36.4%, MIN).






