In 2021-22 Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers had a WAGE Score of 67, Smart Money, on a $2.6M salary: ranked 92 of 418 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 136th in production, 280th in salary, 52nd of 393 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 60 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Los Angeles Lakers | 60 | $2.6M | 67 | Smart Money |
| 2020-21 | Philadelphia 76ers | 69 | $1.6M | 77 | Smart Money |
| 2019-20 | Los Angeles Lakers | 69 | $2.6M | 85 | Steal! |
| 2018-19 | Washington Wizards | 9 | $5.3M | 21 | Under Water |
| 2017-18 | Charlotte Hornets | 81 | $23.5M | 59 | Going Rate |
| 2016-17 | Atlanta Hawks | 74 | $23.2M | 70 | Smart Money |
| 2015-16 | Houston Rockets | 71 | $22.4M | 50 | Going Rate |
| 2014-15 | Houston Rockets | 41 | $21.4M | 5 | Sunk Cost |
| 2013-14 | Houston Rockets | 71 | $20.5M | 57 | Going Rate |
| 2012-13 | Los Angeles Lakers | 76 | $19.5M | 60 | Going Rate |
| 2011-12 | Orlando Magic | 54 | $18.1M | 77 | Smart Money |