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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | ![]() | Nikola Vučević | 27.6% |
| 39 | ![]() | Evan Fournier | 24.0% |
| 69 | ![]() | Serge Ibaka | 21.2% |
| 75 | ![]() | Elfrid Payton | 20.7% |
| 89 | ![]() | Jeff Green | 19.3% |
| 104 | ![]() | Aaron Gordon | 18.3% |
| 112 | ![]() | D.J. Augustin | 17.7% |
| 117 | ![]() | Terrence Ross | 17.2% |
| 202 | ![]() | Bismack Biyombo | 10.4% |
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).








