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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | ![]() | LeBron James | 29.4% |
| 50 | ![]() | Dennis Schröder | 24.5% |
| 72 | ![]() | Kyle Kuzma | 20.5% |
| 79 | ![]() | Talen Horton-Tucker | 19.9% |
| 98 | ![]() | Montrezl Harrell | 17.7% |
| 154 | ![]() | Markieff Morris | 12.9% |
| 161 | ![]() | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 12.6% |
| 179 | ![]() | Wesley Matthews | 10.0% |
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).







