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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | ![]() | John Wall | 37.6% |
| 29 | ![]() | Bradley Beal | 25.8% |
| 66 | ![]() | Bojan Bogdanović | 21.3% |
| 101 | ![]() | Brandon Jennings | 18.4% |
| 122 | ![]() | Jason Smith | 17.0% |
| 137 | ![]() | Markieff Morris | 16.1% |
| 157 | ![]() | Kelly Oubre Jr. | 14.4% |
| 174 | ![]() | Otto Porter Jr. | 12.6% |
| 203 | ![]() | Marcin Gortat | 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).








