In 2015-16 J.J. Hickson of the Washington Wizards had a WAGE Score of 15, Under Water, on a $6M salary: ranked 342 of 377 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 291st in production, 127th in salary, 316th of 350 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 35 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | Washington Wizards | 35 | $6M | 15 | Under Water |
| 2014-15 | Denver Nuggets | 73 | $5.4M | 30 | Under Water |
| 2013-14 | Denver Nuggets | 69 | $5.2M | 50 | Going Rate |
| 2012-13 | Portland Trail Blazers | 80 | $4M | 80 | Smart Money |
| 2011-12 | Portland Trail Blazers | 54 | $2.4M | 48 | Going Rate |