In 2016-17 David Lee of the San Antonio Spurs had a WAGE Score of 82, Smart Money, on a $1.6M salary: ranked 25 of 381 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 61st in production, 325th in salary, 7th of 358 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 79 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | San Antonio Spurs | 79 | $1.6M | 82 | Smart Money |
| 2015-16 | Dallas Mavericks | 55 | $17.6M | 12 | Sunk Cost |
| 2014-15 | Golden State Warriors | 49 | $15M | 14 | Sunk Cost |
| 2013-14 | Golden State Warriors | 69 | $13.9M | 65 | Smart Money |
| 2012-13 | Golden State Warriors | 79 | $12.7M | 76 | Smart Money |
| 2011-12 | Golden State Warriors | 57 | $11.6M | 59 | Going Rate |