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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | ![]() | Jayson Tatum | 33.7% |
| 30 | ![]() | Jaylen Brown | 29.5% |
| 36 | ![]() | Kemba Walker | 27.7% |
| 76 | ![]() | Marcus Smart | 20.1% |
| 125 | ![]() | Robert Williams III | 15.4% |
| 135 | ![]() | Payton Pritchard | 14.7% |
| 163 | ![]() | Jeff Teague | 12.4% |
| 165 | ![]() | Daniel Theis | 12.3% |
| 180 | ![]() | Grant Williams | 9.9% |
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).








