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% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | ![]() | LaMelo Ball | 34.7% |
| 27 | ![]() | Brandon Miller | 27.5% |
| 74 | ![]() | Kon Knueppel | 20.1% |
| 75 | ![]() | Miles Bridges | 19.9% |
| 148 | ![]() | Sion James | 10.9% |
| 158 | ![]() | Moussa Diabaté | 8.5% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2025-26 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Anthony Edwards (44.3%, MIN), Luka Dončić (44.0%, LAL), Devin Booker (43.9%, PHX), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (43.5%, OKC), and Jaylen Brown (42.5%, BOS).





