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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ![]() | Jimmy Butler III | 36.5% |
| 54 | ![]() | Tyler Herro | 24.9% |
| 57 | ![]() | Victor Oladipo | 23.9% |
| 71 | ![]() | Bam Adebayo | 21.6% |
| 123 | ![]() | Kyle Lowry | 16.9% |
| 124 | ![]() | Max Strus | 16.9% |
| 138 | ![]() | Gabe Vincent | 14.8% |
| 159 | ![]() | Haywood Highsmith | 12.6% |
| 181 | ![]() | Caleb Martin | 11.3% |
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).








