Who Has the Most Technical Fouls in the NBA?
We all know that LeBron James is one of the best players in the NBA, but did you know that he also holds the record for the most technical fouls in the league? With a whopping total of 99 technical fouls, LeBron is way ahead of the pack. So, if you’re looking to get into a heated argument with a LeBron fan, be sure to bring up this stat!
Introduction
In the NBA, a technical foul is defined as “a personal foul for unsportsmanlike conduct. Technical fouls also include fighting, taunting, swearing, stepping onto the court to intervene in a fight, and making an obscene gesture.” There are also direct technical fouls, which are assessed for more serious offenses such as punching another player or brutally elbowing another player in the head. Technical fouls can be given to players, coaches, or even team owners.
Technical fouls are not uncommon in the NBA; in fact, they happen quite often. In the 2014-2015 season, there were 1,358 technical fouls called; that number rose to 1,401 in the 2015-2016 season. The 2016-2017 season saw 1,331 technical fouls called- so far this season (2017-2018), there have been 1,258 technical fouls called. As you can see, the numbers fluctuate from year to year but remain relatively consistent.
There are always a few players who rack up more technical fouls than others; but which players have been called for the most technical fouls over the past few seasons?
Russell Westbrook
In the 2016-2017 season, Russell Westbrook had the most technical fouls in the NBA with 18.
DeMarcus Cousins
DeMarcus Cousins, who plays for the Golden State Warriors, currently has the most technical fouls in the NBA with 16. This is 2 more than the next player on the list, Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Draymond Green
Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors has the most technical fouls in the NBA with 18. He is closely followed by DeMarcus Cousins of the New Orleans Pelicans with 17 and Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder with 16.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it is clear that Dahntay Jones has the most technical fouls in the NBA. Although he is not the only player with a large number of technical fouls, he is the only player with more than 200. This is a significant number, and it indicates that he is more likely to be involved in altercations on the court than other players.
