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 | ![]() | LaMarcus Aldridge | 30.7% |
| 38 | ![]() | Manu Ginobili | 26.0% |
| 88 | ![]() | Dejounte Murray | 20.7% |
| 102 | ![]() | Patty Mills | 19.5% |
| 158 | ![]() | Pau Gasol | 14.7% |
| 175 | ![]() | Bryn Forbes | 13.9% |
| 184 | ![]() | Danny Green | 13.1% |
| 192 | ![]() | Kyle Anderson | 12.5% |
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).







