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 | 37.6% |
| 40 | ![]() | Brandon Ingram | 26.6% |
| 47 | ![]() | Kyle Kuzma | 25.1% |
| 128 | ![]() | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 16.8% |
| 150 | ![]() | Josh Hart | 14.4% |
| 151 | ![]() | JaVale McGee | 14.4% |
| 176 | ![]() | Reggie Bullock Jr. | 11.8% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2018-19 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Damian Lillard (48.5%, POR), James Harden (47.3%, HOU), Stephen Curry (43.2%, GSW), Donovan Mitchell (42.2%, UTA), and Kyrie Irving (41.7%, BOS).






