In 2021-22 Carmelo Anthony of the Los Angeles Lakers had a WAGE Score of 68, Smart Money, on a $2.6M salary: ranked 82 of 418 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 128th in production, 280th in salary, 50th of 393 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 69 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Los Angeles Lakers | 69 | $2.6M | 68 | Smart Money |
| 2020-21 | Portland Trail Blazers | 69 | $1.6M | 65 | Smart Money |
| 2019-20 | Portland Trail Blazers | 58 | $2.2M | 50 | Going Rate |
| 2017-18 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 78 | $26.2M | 15 | Under Water |
| 2016-17 | New York Knicks | 74 | $24.6M | 28 | Under Water |
| 2015-16 | New York Knicks | 72 | $22.9M | 45 | Going Rate |
| 2014-15 | New York Knicks | 40 | $22.5M | 3 | Sunk Cost |
| 2013-14 | New York Knicks | 77 | $22.4M | 77 | Smart Money |
| 2012-13 | New York Knicks | 67 | $19.4M | 73 | Smart Money |
| 2011-12 | New York Knicks | 55 | $18.5M | 63 | Going Rate |