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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | ![]() | LeBron James | 28.6% |
| 36 | ![]() | Anthony Davis | 28.0% |
| 45 | ![]() | Russell Westbrook | 26.1% |
| 76 | ![]() | D'Angelo Russell | 21.2% |
| 95 | ![]() | Rui Hachimura | 19.6% |
| 104 | ![]() | Malik Beasley | 18.5% |
| 109 | ![]() | Austin Reaves | 18.2% |
| 117 | ![]() | Dennis Schröder | 17.7% |
| 166 | ![]() | Troy Brown Jr. | 12.3% |
| 184 | ![]() | Jarred Vanderbilt | 11.0% |
| 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).










