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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | ![]() | Devin Booker | 29.7% |
| 21 | ![]() | Eric Bledsoe | 28.6% |
| 56 | ![]() | Brandon Knight | 21.7% |
| 80 | ![]() | T.J. Warren | 20.4% |
| 161 | ![]() | Leandro Barbosa | 13.8% |
| 185 | ![]() | Jared Dudley | 11.8% |
| 205 | ![]() | P.J. Tucker | 9.4% |
| 209 | ![]() | Tyson Chandler | 8.8% |
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).







