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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | ![]() | Donovan Mitchell | 39.2% |
| 37 | ![]() | Jordan Clarkson | 26.5% |
| 96 | ![]() | Mike Conley | 18.7% |
| 105 | ![]() | Bojan Bogdanović | 18.0% |
| 119 | ![]() | Rudy Gobert | 16.6% |
| 178 | ![]() | Royce O'Neale | 9.1% |
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).





