In 2016-17 Deron Williams of the Cleveland Cavaliers had a WAGE Score of 21, Under Water, on a $14.8M salary: ranked 332 of 381 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 187th in production, 59th in salary, 289th of 358 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 64 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 64 | $14.8M | 21 | Under Water |
| 2015-16 | Dallas Mavericks | 65 | $5.5M | 56 | Going Rate |
| 2014-15 | Brooklyn Nets | 68 | $19.8M | 6 | Sunk Cost |
| 2013-14 | Brooklyn Nets | 64 | $18.5M | 24 | Under Water |
| 2012-13 | Brooklyn Nets | 78 | $17.2M | 82 | Smart Money |
| 2011-12 | Brooklyn Nets | 55 | $16.4M | 37 | Going Rate |