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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ![]() | Dejounte Murray | 29.5% |
| 61 | ![]() | Lonnie Walker IV | 22.4% |
| 74 | ![]() | Keldon Johnson | 20.8% |
| 86 | ![]() | Derrick White | 19.4% |
| 101 | ![]() | Bryn Forbes | 18.4% |
| 112 | ![]() | Devin Vassell | 17.5% |
| 130 | ![]() | Josh Richardson | 15.6% |
| 137 | ![]() | Jakob Poeltl | 14.7% |
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).







