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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | ![]() | Luka Dončić | 29.7% |
| 39 | ![]() | Kyrie Irving | 27.4% |
| 66 | ![]() | Tim Hardaway Jr. | 22.2% |
| 78 | ![]() | Grant Williams | 21.0% |
| 165 | ![]() | P.J. Washington | 11.6% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2023-24 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (53.5%, OKC), Anthony Edwards (45.8%, MIN), Nikola Jokić (45.2%, DEN), Jalen Brunson (41.7%, NYK), and Paolo Banchero (41.3%, ORL).




