In 2016-17 Derrick Williams of the Cleveland Cavaliers had a WAGE Score of 27, Under Water, on a $5M salary: ranked 302 of 381 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 273rd in production, 190th in salary, 265th of 358 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 50 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 50 | $5M | 27 | Under Water |
| 2015-16 | New York Knicks | 80 | $4.9M | 57 | Going Rate |
| 2014-15 | Sacramento Kings | 74 | $6.3M | 32 | Under Water |
| 2013-14 | Sacramento Kings | 78 | $5M | 38 | Going Rate |
| 2012-13 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 78 | $4.9M | 46 | Going Rate |
| 2011-12 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 66 | $4.6M | 35 | Going Rate |