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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | ![]() | Kyrie Irving | 33.2% |
| 28 | ![]() | LeBron James | 26.1% |
| 68 | ![]() | Kevin Love | 21.3% |
| 118 | ![]() | Channing Frye | 17.2% |
| 142 | ![]() | Deron Williams | 15.5% |
| 167 | ![]() | Kyle Korver | 13.1% |
| 171 | ![]() | Iman Shumpert | 12.7% |
| 183 | ![]() | Richard Jefferson | 11.9% |
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).







