In 2016-17 Monta Ellis of the Indiana Pacers had a WAGE Score of 14, Sunk Cost, on a $10.8M salary: ranked 355 of 381 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 273rd in production, 100th in salary, 319th of 358 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 74 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | Indiana Pacers | 74 | $10.8M | 14 | Sunk Cost |
| 2015-16 | Indiana Pacers | 81 | $10.3M | 54 | Going Rate |
| 2014-15 | Dallas Mavericks | 80 | $8.4M | 51 | Going Rate |
| 2013-14 | Dallas Mavericks | 82 | $8M | 60 | Going Rate |
| 2012-13 | Milwaukee Bucks | 82 | $11M | 43 | Going Rate |
| 2011-12 | Milwaukee Bucks | 58 | $11M | 23 | Under Water |