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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ![]() | Russell Westbrook | 44.6% |
| 18 | ![]() | Enes Kanter | 29.5% |
| 133 | ![]() | Ersan Ilyasova | 16.3% |
| 152 | ![]() | Victor Oladipo | 14.5% |
| 153 | ![]() | Doug McDermott | 14.5% |
| 168 | ![]() | Jerami Grant | 13.1% |
| 182 | ![]() | Taj Gibson | 12.0% |
| 189 | ![]() | Steven Adams | 11.5% |
| 208 | ![]() | Andre Roberson | 8.8% |
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).








