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 9 high leverage minutes
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
Top usage % leaders
The current April 2023 NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are DeMar DeRozan (46.9%, CHI), Donovan Mitchell (46.0%, CLE), Anthony Edwards (44.1%, MIN), LeBron James (43.9%, LAL), and Jordan Poole (43.3%, GSW).

















































