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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | ![]() | Karl-Anthony Towns | 29.3% |
| 26 | ![]() | Anthony Edwards | 29.1% |
| 59 | ![]() | D'Angelo Russell | 22.5% |
| 64 | ![]() | Malik Beasley | 22.3% |
| 153 | ![]() | Jaden McDaniels | 13.3% |
| 181 | ![]() | Jarred Vanderbilt | 7.6% |
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).





