In 2022-23 Nerlens Noel of the Brooklyn Nets had a WAGE Score of 7, Sunk Cost, on a $9.3M salary: ranked 423 of 435 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 405th in production, 147th in salary. 17 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Brooklyn Nets | 17 | $9.3M | 7 | Sunk Cost |
| 2021-22 | New York Knicks | 25 | $8.8M | 22 | Under Water |
| 2020-21 | New York Knicks | 64 | $5M | 80 | Smart Money |
| 2019-20 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 61 | $2M | 82 | Smart Money |
| 2018-19 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 77 | $1.8M | 75 | Smart Money |
| 2017-18 | Dallas Mavericks | 30 | $4.2M | 34 | Under Water |
| 2016-17 | Dallas Mavericks | 51 | $4.4M | 64 | Going Rate |
| 2015-16 | Philadelphia 76ers | 67 | $3.5M | 55 | Going Rate |
| 2014-15 | Philadelphia 76ers | 75 | $3.3M | 62 | Going Rate |