In 2021-22 Rajon Rondo of the Cleveland Cavaliers had a WAGE Score of 14, Sunk Cost, on a $7.5M salary: ranked 390 of 418 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 331st in production, 154th in salary, 360th of 393 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 39 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 39 | $7.5M | 14 | Sunk Cost |
| 2020-21 | Los Angeles Clippers | 45 | $8.3M | 24 | Under Water |
| 2019-20 | Los Angeles Lakers | 48 | $2.6M | 51 | Going Rate |
| 2018-19 | Los Angeles Lakers | 46 | $9M | 21 | Under Water |
| 2017-18 | New Orleans Pelicans | 65 | $3.3M | 65 | Smart Money |
| 2016-17 | Chicago Bulls | 69 | $14M | 22 | Under Water |
| 2015-16 | Sacramento Kings | 72 | $9.5M | 58 | Going Rate |
| 2014-15 | Dallas Mavericks | 68 | $12.9M | 7 | Sunk Cost |
| 2013-14 | Boston Celtics | 30 | $12M | 5 | Sunk Cost |
| 2012-13 | Boston Celtics | 38 | $11M | 21 | Under Water |
| 2011-12 | Boston Celtics | 53 | $10M | 63 | Going Rate |