In 2021-22 D.J. Augustin of the Los Angeles Lakers had a WAGE Score of 15, Under Water, on a $7.6M salary: ranked 386 of 418 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 318th in production, 149th in salary, 353rd of 393 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 55 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Los Angeles Lakers | 55 | $7.6M | 15 | Under Water |
| 2020-21 | Houston Rockets | 57 | $6.7M | 45 | Going Rate |
| 2019-20 | Orlando Magic | 57 | $7.3M | 56 | Going Rate |
| 2018-19 | Orlando Magic | 81 | $7.3M | 82 | Smart Money |
| 2017-18 | Orlando Magic | 75 | $7.3M | 61 | Going Rate |
| 2016-17 | Orlando Magic | 78 | $7.3M | 21 | Under Water |
| 2015-16 | Denver Nuggets | 62 | $3M | 53 | Going Rate |
| 2014-15 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 82 | $3M | 59 | Going Rate |
| 2013-14 | Chicago Bulls | 71 | $1.3M | 85 | Steal! |
| 2012-13 | Indiana Pacers | 76 | $3.5M | 52 | Going Rate |
| 2011-12 | Charlotte Hornets | 48 | $3.2M | 20 | Under Water |