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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | ![]() | Goran Dragic | 26.4% |
| 36 | ![]() | Hassan Whiteside | 24.5% |
| 42 | ![]() | James Johnson | 23.5% |
| 98 | ![]() | Tyler Johnson | 18.6% |
| 135 | ![]() | Wayne Ellington | 16.2% |
| 150 | ![]() | Josh Richardson | 14.7% |
| 186 | ![]() | Willie Reed | 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).






