In 2018-19 J.R. Smith of the Cleveland Cavaliers had a WAGE Score of 4, Sunk Cost, on a $14.7M salary: ranked 401 of 406 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 393rd in production, 77th in salary. 11 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 11 | $14.7M | 4 | Sunk Cost |
| 2017-18 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 80 | $13.8M | 14 | Sunk Cost |
| 2016-17 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 41 | $12.8M | 10 | Sunk Cost |
| 2015-16 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 77 | $5M | 71 | Smart Money |
| 2014-15 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 70 | $6.5M | 55 | Going Rate |
| 2013-14 | New York Knicks | 74 | $5.6M | 52 | Going Rate |
| 2012-13 | New York Knicks | 80 | $2.8M | 81 | Smart Money |
| 2011-12 | New York Knicks | 35 | $2.4M | 58 | Going Rate |