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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | ![]() | Ja Morant | 36.5% |
| 34 | ![]() | Jaren Jackson Jr. | 27.5% |
| 51 | ![]() | Desmond Bane | 24.0% |
| 84 | ![]() | Santi Aldama | 18.4% |
| 99 | ![]() | Scotty Pippen Jr. | 16.9% |
| 127 | ![]() | Jaylen Wells | 15.1% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2024-25 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are James Harden (41.8%, LAC), Anthony Edwards (41.1%, MIN), Nikola Jokić (40.7%, DEN), Stephen Curry (39.6%, GSW), and Cade Cunningham (39.4%, DET).





