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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | ![]() | Zach LaVine | 44.3% |
| 22 | ![]() | Nikola Vučević | 33.7% |
| 67 | ![]() | Thaddeus Young | 21.1% |
| 70 | ![]() | Coby White | 20.9% |
| 142 | ![]() | Patrick Williams | 14.4% |
| 146 | ![]() | Denzel Valentine | 14.1% |
| 148 | ![]() | Wendell Carter Jr. | 14.1% |
| 165 | ![]() | Daniel Theis | 12.3% |
| 166 | ![]() | Garrett Temple | 12.0% |
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).








