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 | ![]() | Zach LaVine | 34.2% |
| 31 | ![]() | DeMar DeRozan | 29.5% |
| 72 | ![]() | Coby White | 21.3% |
| 96 | ![]() | Nikola Vučević | 19.5% |
| 148 | ![]() | Patrick Williams | 13.9% |
| 155 | ![]() | Ayo Dosunmu | 13.1% |
| 196 | ![]() | Alex Caruso | 9.4% |
| 201 | ![]() | Patrick Beverley | 6.6% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2022-23 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (47.0%, OKC), Joel Embiid (43.9%, PHI), Trae Young (41.4%, ATL), Luka Dončić (40.3%, DAL), and Damian Lillard (39.9%, POR).







