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 109 high leverage minutes
Defensive rating
Opponent points allowed per 100 possessions while on court Learn more
| # | Player | DRtg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Erica Wheeler | 80.6 |
| 2 | ![]() | A'ja Wilson | 88.1 |
| 3 | ![]() | Courtney Vandersloot | 88.2 |
| 4 | ![]() | Kahleah Copper | 89.5 |
| 5 | ![]() | Brittney Sykes | 89.5 |
| 6 | ![]() | Nia Coffey | 89.7 |
| 7 | ![]() | Betnijah Laney-Hamilton | 91.9 |
| 8 | ![]() | Sabrina Ionescu | 92.9 |
| 9 | ![]() | Sue Bird | 97.6 |
| 10 | ![]() | Breanna Stewart | 97.8 |
| 11 | ![]() | Brianna Turner | 99.1 |
| 12 | ![]() | Jewell Loyd | 99.6 |
| 13 | ![]() | Brittney Griner | 101.3 |
| 14 | ![]() | Skylar Diggins | 104.6 |
| 15 | ![]() | Isabelle Harrison | 105.2 |
| 16 | ![]() | Arike Ogunbowale | 107.0 |
| 17 | ![]() | Courtney Williams | 107.8 |
| 18 | ![]() | Kayla Thornton | 109.4 |
| 19 | ![]() | Odyssey Sims | 112.0 |
| 20 | ![]() | Marina Mabrey | 112.0 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2021 Season WNBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Erica Wheeler (80.6, LAS), A'ja Wilson (88.1, LVA), Courtney Vandersloot (88.2, CHI), Kahleah Copper (89.5, CHI), and Brittney Sykes (89.5, LAS).



















