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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | ![]() | Sergio Rodriguez | 21.5% |
| 62 | ![]() | Dario Šarić | 21.5% |
| 74 | ![]() | Nik Stauskas | 20.8% |
| 133 | ![]() | Ersan Ilyasova | 16.3% |
| 139 | ![]() | Robert Covington | 15.9% |
| 144 | ![]() | Gerald Henderson | 15.2% |
| 146 | ![]() | T.J. McConnell | 15.1% |
| 168 | ![]() | Jerami Grant | 13.1% |
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).







