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 132 high leverage minutes
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
| # | Player | USG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ![]() | Trae Young | 39.9% |
| 41 | ![]() | Lou Williams | 26.3% |
| 44 | ![]() | Danilo Gallinari | 25.8% |
| 78 | ![]() | Bogdan Bogdanović | 20.0% |
| 106 | ![]() | John Collins | 17.1% |
| 141 | ![]() | Clint Capela | 14.4% |
| 156 | ![]() | Kevin Huerter | 12.8% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2020-21 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Stephen Curry (59.9%, GSW), Damian Lillard (46.2%, POR), Zach LaVine (44.3%, CHI), Nikola Jokić (43.8%, DEN), and Joel Embiid (42.5%, PHI).






