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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | ![]() | Andrew Wiggins | 36.4% |
| 30 | ![]() | Karl-Anthony Towns | 25.3% |
| 85 | ![]() | Shabazz Muhammad | 19.8% |
| 100 | ![]() | Zach LaVine | 18.5% |
| 108 | ![]() | Ricky Rubio | 18.1% |
| 123 | ![]() | Nemanja Bjelica | 16.8% |
| 177 | ![]() | Gorgui Dieng | 12.4% |
| 181 | ![]() | Tyus Jones | 12.1% |
| 190 | ![]() | Kris Dunn | 11.5% |
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).








