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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | ![]() | Anfernee Simons | 28.9% |
| 47 | ![]() | CJ McCollum | 24.6% |
| 55 | ![]() | Jusuf Nurkić | 22.9% |
| 81 | ![]() | Eric Bledsoe | 20.0% |
| 118 | ![]() | Josh Hart | 16.8% |
| 141 | ![]() | Robert Covington | 14.4% |
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).





