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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | ![]() | Cade Cunningham | 31.7% |
| 43 | ![]() | Saddiq Bey | 25.2% |
| 120 | ![]() | Marvin Bagley III | 16.6% |
| 127 | ![]() | Cory Joseph | 15.9% |
| 152 | ![]() | Killian Hayes | 13.4% |
| 162 | ![]() | Trey Lyles | 12.2% |
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).





