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
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
| # | Player | USG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Jewell Loyd | 37.8% |
| 2 | ![]() | Breanna Stewart | 35.6% |
| 3 | ![]() | Arike Ogunbowale | 35.5% |
| 4 | ![]() | Courtney Williams | 35.0% |
| 5 | ![]() | Skylar Diggins | 31.0% |
| 6 | ![]() | Erica Wheeler | 29.6% |
| 7 | ![]() | Betnijah Laney-Hamilton | 29.2% |
| 8 | ![]() | Sabrina Ionescu | 28.5% |
| 9 | ![]() | A'ja Wilson | 27.2% |
| 10 | ![]() | Marina Mabrey | 27.0% |
| 11 | ![]() | Brittney Griner | 23.5% |
| 12 | ![]() | Courtney Vandersloot | 22.0% |
| 13 | ![]() | Kahleah Copper | 20.8% |
| 14 | ![]() | Nia Coffey | 19.4% |
| 15 | ![]() | Isabelle Harrison | 18.3% |
| 16 | ![]() | Brittney Sykes | 17.4% |
| 17 | ![]() | Odyssey Sims | 15.5% |
| 18 | ![]() | Sue Bird | 15.0% |
| 19 | ![]() | Brianna Turner | 11.8% |
| 20 | ![]() | Kayla Thornton | 11.4% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2021 Season WNBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Jewell Loyd (37.8%, SEA), Breanna Stewart (35.6%, SEA), Arike Ogunbowale (35.5%, DAL), Courtney Williams (35.0%, ATL), and Skylar Diggins (31.0%, PHX).



















