In 2015-16 Josh Smith of the Houston Rockets had a WAGE Score of 7, Sunk Cost, on a $6.9M salary: ranked 367 of 377 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 358th in production, 112th in salary. 55 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | Houston Rockets | 55 | $6.9M | 7 | Sunk Cost |
| 2014-15 | Houston Rockets | 83 | $16.1M | 7 | Sunk Cost |
| 2013-14 | Detroit Pistons | 77 | $13.5M | 3 | Sunk Cost |
| 2012-13 | Atlanta Hawks | 76 | $13.2M | 27 | Under Water |
| 2011-12 | Atlanta Hawks | 66 | $12.4M | 75 | Smart Money |