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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ![]() | Damian Lillard | 46.2% |
| 59 | ![]() | CJ McCollum | 22.1% |
| 62 | ![]() | Norman Powell | 21.8% |
| 68 | ![]() | Carmelo Anthony | 21.1% |
| 88 | ![]() | Anfernee Simons | 18.6% |
| 92 | ![]() | Enes Kanter | 17.9% |
| 117 | ![]() | Gary Trent Jr. | 16.1% |
| 162 | ![]() | Robert Covington | 12.6% |
| 182 | ![]() | Rodney Hood | 9.6% |
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).








