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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | ![]() | Julius Randle | 34.0% |
| 29 | ![]() | RJ Barrett | 29.7% |
| 42 | ![]() | Derrick Rose | 26.2% |
| 65 | ![]() | Alec Burks | 21.2% |
| 96 | ![]() | Immanuel Quickley | 17.8% |
| 157 | ![]() | Reggie Bullock Jr. | 12.8% |
| 185 | ![]() | Nerlens Noel | 8.1% |
| 186 | ![]() | Taj Gibson | 6.5% |
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).







