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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ![]() | Joel Embiid | 45.3% |
| 46 | ![]() | James Harden | 24.8% |
| 66 | ![]() | Tyrese Maxey | 21.9% |
| 91 | ![]() | Furkan Korkmaz | 19.1% |
| 97 | ![]() | Tobias Harris | 18.6% |
| 104 | ![]() | Seth Curry | 18.1% |
| 121 | ![]() | Georges Niang | 16.4% |
| 129 | ![]() | Shake Milton | 15.7% |
| 145 | ![]() | Andre Drummond | 13.9% |
| 151 | ![]() | Danny Green | 13.5% |
| 180 | ![]() | Matisse Thybulle | 7.6% |
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).










