Cooper Flagg received the first technical foul of his career during a 30-point loss to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, March 8. Late in the game, Flagg drove to the rim and appeared to take contact from two defenders — one bumping him on the right and another hitting his left arm as he went up for a layup. After the play, Flagg turned toward the referee and voiced his frustration before jogging back on defense. Moments later, as the exchange continued, he was assessed a technical foul.
Keeping composure is a massive trait for an NBA player, especially a star.