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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | ![]() | Paolo Banchero | 33.8% |
| 20 | ![]() | Franz Wagner | 31.3% |
| 79 | ![]() | Anthony Black | 19.3% |
| 151 | ![]() | Wendell Carter Jr. | 12.5% |
| 155 | ![]() | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 12.0% |
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).




