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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | ![]() | Sean Kilpatrick | 24.9% |
| 54 | ![]() | Brook Lopez | 22.4% |
| 66 | ![]() | Bojan Bogdanović | 21.3% |
| 81 | ![]() | Isaiah Whitehead | 20.3% |
| 143 | ![]() | Trevor Booker | 15.5% |
| 158 | ![]() | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | 14.4% |
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).





