In 2016-17 C.J. Watson of the Orlando Magic had a WAGE Score of 24, Under Water, on a $5M salary: ranked 311 of 381 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 289th in production, 190th in salary, 279th of 358 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 62 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | Orlando Magic | 62 | $5M | 24 | Under Water |
| 2015-16 | Orlando Magic | 33 | $5M | 17 | Under Water |
| 2014-15 | Indiana Pacers | 57 | $2.1M | 67 | Smart Money |
| 2013-14 | Indiana Pacers | 63 | $2M | 62 | Going Rate |
| 2011-12 | Chicago Bulls | 49 | $3.4M | 55 | Going Rate |