Dillon Brooks Approaches Century Mark in Technical Fouls
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks stands just one technical foul away from a dubious milestone. He is on the verge of reaching 100 career technical fouls in the NBA. This season alone, Brooks has stepped onto the court nearly 40 times. He has managed to collect at least one technical foul roughly every three games.
A Costly Technical in Miami
Brooks picked up his league-leading 14th technical foul on Tuesday night. The incident occurred during the Suns' road game against the Miami Heat. Brooks had the ball on offense at the time. Any contact while driving to the rim could have earned him free throws.
However, Brooks and technical fouls seem inseparable. After losing possession against Heat defender Norman Powell, the two players got into a heated exchange. Officials promptly whistled Brooks for a technical foul.
The NBA's Technical Foul Leaderboard
Dillon Brooks currently tops the NBA in technical fouls for the 2025-26 season. Golden State Warriors defensive star Draymond Green follows him with nine technicals. Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is tied with Green, also at nine.
Another Phoenix Suns player, Devin Booker, rounds out the top names with six technical fouls. This places two Suns players among the league leaders in this contentious category.
Brooks's Aggressive Playing Style
Brooks's aggressive and unyielding approach to the game often puts him in the spotlight. His ability to get under opponents' skin is well-documented. During his rookie year, he accumulated five technical fouls.
Since the 2020-21 season, he has consistently kept his technical foul count above ten per year. With 14 technicals already this season, Brooks faces a clear warning. If he receives just two more, he will automatically serve a one-game suspension.
Fan Reactions Pour In
Fans have not held back in reacting to Brooks's technical foul saga. One fan humorously commented on social media, "Brooks running away with MVP (Most Violations Player) race."
Another fan wrote, "Brooks wants to technical foul his way back to the Rockets." A third supporter noted, "Brooks just got max passion and is a good rage baiter."
Some fans even tagged Draymond Green's official account. One asked, "are you gonna let dillon brooks of all people steal your flow?" Without Brooks's prolific season, Green would likely be leading the technical foul list.
Other fans expressed surprise at the leaderboard. One stated, "Would have guessed three of the four. Booker not so much." Another defended Green, saying, "And y'all said draymond was terrible lol. Don’t pay attention to the noise warriors and draymond."
Game Outcome Despite the Drama
The Phoenix Suns ultimately lost a close game to the Miami Heat, 121-127. A massive 35-point fourth quarter from the Heat sealed the victory. Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 29 points. Norman Powell added 27 points for Miami.
Despite the technical foul, Dillon Brooks performed well on the court. He emerged as the Suns' top scorer with 24 points and 4 rebounds. Brooks shot 11-of-24 from the field in the contest.
Brooks now needs to tread very carefully. He must avoid any more technical foul whistles to stay in the lineup and help his team. His journey toward 100 career technicals is a story the entire league is watching.
