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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | ![]() | Stephen Curry | 33.8% |
| 13 | ![]() | Jordan Poole | 33.2% |
| 63 | ![]() | Andrew Wiggins | 22.3% |
| 88 | ![]() | Damion Lee | 19.3% |
| 171 | ![]() | Otto Porter Jr. | 10.5% |
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).




