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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | ![]() | LeBron James | 31.9% |
| 28 | ![]() | Anthony Davis | 28.5% |
| 32 | ![]() | Russell Westbrook | 27.6% |
| 77 | ![]() | Malik Monk | 20.2% |
| 84 | ![]() | Carmelo Anthony | 19.6% |
| 126 | ![]() | Talen Horton-Tucker | 15.9% |
| 164 | ![]() | Austin Reaves | 12.1% |
| 172 | ![]() | Avery Bradley | 10.3% |
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).







