In 2017-18 David West of the Golden State Warriors had a WAGE Score of 69, Smart Money, on a $1.5M salary: ranked 75 of 408 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 135th in production, 363rd in salary, 23rd of 369 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 73 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | Golden State Warriors | 73 | $1.5M | 69 | Smart Money |
| 2016-17 | Golden State Warriors | 68 | $1.6M | 62 | Going Rate |
| 2015-16 | San Antonio Spurs | 78 | $1.5M | 80 | Smart Money |
| 2014-15 | Indiana Pacers | 66 | $12M | 44 | Going Rate |
| 2013-14 | Indiana Pacers | 80 | $12M | 72 | Smart Money |
| 2012-13 | Indiana Pacers | 73 | $10M | 82 | Smart Money |
| 2011-12 | Indiana Pacers | 66 | $10M | 72 | Smart Money |