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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ![]() | LeBron James | 38.9% |
| 47 | ![]() | Rodney Hood | 24.0% |
| 65 | ![]() | Jordan Clarkson | 22.3% |
| 67 | ![]() | Dwyane Wade | 22.1% |
| 106 | ![]() | Jae Crowder | 18.9% |
| 119 | ![]() | Kevin Love | 17.7% |
| 146 | ![]() | Kyle Korver | 15.3% |
| 152 | ![]() | Jeff Green | 14.9% |
| 159 | ![]() | JR Smith | 14.6% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2017-18 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are DeMar DeRozan (50.1%, TOR), Russell Westbrook (44.4%, OKC), James Harden (43.6%, HOU), Kevin Durant (43.5%, GSW), and Kyrie Irving (42.1%, BOS).








