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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | ![]() | Jayson Tatum | 31.4% |
| 21 | ![]() | Jaylen Brown | 30.3% |
| 67 | ![]() | Dennis Schröder | 21.8% |
| 78 | ![]() | Marcus Smart | 20.2% |
| 86 | ![]() | Derrick White | 19.4% |
| 130 | ![]() | Josh Richardson | 15.6% |
| 139 | ![]() | Payton Pritchard | 14.7% |
| 167 | ![]() | Al Horford | 11.2% |
| 174 | ![]() | Robert Williams III | 10.0% |
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).








