Several former Kentucky players were among the league leaders in technical fouls committed in the NBA last season.
Dwight Howard and Luke Doncic led the NBA with 16 technical fouls each. For Howard, it’s the fourth time he has led the league in technicals.
As for former Kentucky players:
Devin Booker (Phoenix)
Technical fouls: 12 Fine amount: $47,000 This past season was a career-best year for 24-year-old guard Devin Booker, who led his team to the NBA Finals. While this was his best campaign ever on the court, it also marked the most he had ever been whistled for technicals since turning pro. He was even ejected for picking up two technical fouls in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers back in March.
John Wall (Houston)
Technical fouls: 11 Fine amount: $22,000 After spending the nine years of his career with the Washington Wizards, veteran point guard John Wall joined the Houston Rockets for 2020-21. While he went over two years without playing an NBA game due to multiple injuries, when he was finally back on the court, Wall was sure to make his presence known — especially to the referees.
Julius Randle (New York)
Technical fouls: 11 Fine amount: $27,000 New York Knicks forward Julius Randle, who was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player this past season, took a step forward both with his play on the court and his aggressiveness towards refs. Randle was whistled for almost twice as many technicals fouls in 2020-21 as he was during the season prior (6) with the New York Knicks.
De’Aaron Fox (Sacramento)
Technical fouls: 10 Fine amount: $27,000 Sacramento Kings star guard De’Aaron Fox was extraordinarily critical of referees this past season, calling the officiating “god-awful” back in January. He was later fined $20,000 for the public comments
