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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | ![]() | Kawhi Leonard | 31.1% |
| 33 | ![]() | Jonathon Simmons | 24.7% |
| 86 | ![]() | Manu Ginobili | 19.8% |
| 94 | ![]() | LaMarcus Aldridge | 18.8% |
| 103 | ![]() | Patty Mills | 18.4% |
| 105 | ![]() | Pau Gasol | 18.3% |
| 128 | ![]() | Tony Parker | 16.6% |
| 154 | ![]() | David Lee | 14.5% |
| 206 | ![]() | Danny Green | 9.3% |
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).








