In 2018-19 Jason Smith of the New Orleans Pelicans had a WAGE Score of 16, Under Water, on a $5.5M salary: ranked 360 of 406 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 357th in production, 187th in salary, 362nd of 369 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 20 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | New Orleans Pelicans | 20 | $5.5M | 16 | Under Water |
| 2017-18 | Washington Wizards | 33 | $5.2M | 14 | Sunk Cost |
| 2016-17 | Washington Wizards | 74 | $5M | 47 | Going Rate |
| 2015-16 | Orlando Magic | 76 | $4.3M | 36 | Going Rate |
| 2014-15 | New York Knicks | 82 | $3.3M | 29 | Under Water |
| 2013-14 | New Orleans Pelicans | 31 | $2.5M | 29 | Under Water |
| 2012-13 | New Orleans Pelicans | 51 | $2.5M | 42 | Going Rate |
| 2011-12 | New Orleans Pelicans | 40 | $2.5M | 54 | Going Rate |