In 2017-18 Jameer Nelson of the Detroit Pistons had a WAGE Score of 16, Under Water, on a $6.2M salary: ranked 364 of 408 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 325th in production, 169th in salary, 337th of 369 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 50 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | Detroit Pistons | 50 | $6.2M | 16 | Under Water |
| 2016-17 | Denver Nuggets | 75 | $4.5M | 54 | Going Rate |
| 2015-16 | Denver Nuggets | 39 | $4.5M | 17 | Under Water |
| 2014-15 | Denver Nuggets | 63 | $2.7M | 36 | Going Rate |
| 2013-14 | Orlando Magic | 68 | $8.6M | 30 | Under Water |
| 2012-13 | Orlando Magic | 56 | $8.6M | 19 | Under Water |
| 2011-12 | Orlando Magic | 57 | $7.8M | 54 | Going Rate |