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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | ![]() | Julius Randle | 33.8% |
| 31 | ![]() | RJ Barrett | 27.9% |
| 82 | ![]() | Immanuel Quickley | 20.0% |
| 99 | ![]() | Alec Burks | 18.5% |
| 124 | ![]() | Obi Toppin | 16.0% |
| 176 | ![]() | Mitchell Robinson | 9.6% |
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).





