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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | ![]() | Damian Lillard | 39.9% |
| 48 | ![]() | Anfernee Simons | 25.6% |
| 85 | ![]() | Jerami Grant | 20.2% |
| 116 | ![]() | Jusuf Nurkić | 17.7% |
| 177 | ![]() | Josh Hart | 11.7% |
| 194 | ![]() | Drew Eubanks | 9.8% |
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).





