Wakefield brought some of the negative publicity on himself, as he developed a reputation for flaunting his money and not working as hard as other players. After receiving his bonus, he walked into a car dealership and bought a new Lincoln Zephyr even though he did not know how to drive. When he was threatened with a $25 fine for walking with his spikes in the locker room, he "peeled off the money for the fine while still walking."
Wakefield brought some of the negative publicity on himself, as he developed a reputation for showing off his wealth and not working as hard as other players. After receiving his bonus, he entered a car dealership and purchased a new Lincoln Zephyr despite being unfamiliar with driving. When threatened with a $25 fine for walking around the locker room with spikes, he paid the fine while still moving.