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 150 high leverage minutes
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
| # | Player | USG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | ![]() | DeMar DeRozan | 32.9% |
| 16 | ![]() | Zach LaVine | 32.8% |
| 57 | ![]() | Nikola Vučević | 22.6% |
| 113 | ![]() | Coby White | 17.4% |
| 144 | ![]() | Ayo Dosunmu | 14.0% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2021-22 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Trae Young (45.7%, ATL), Joel Embiid (45.3%, PHI), Devin Booker (43.3%, PHX), Nikola Jokić (41.5%, DEN), and Ja Morant (41.0%, MEM).




