Career Timeline of Ivica Zubac: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Ivica Zubac, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Ivica Zubac is a Croatian professional basketball player currently playing center for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. Drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2016, he was traded to the Clippers in 2019. A significant moment in his career was contributing to the Clippers' first-ever Western Conference Finals appearance during the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Zubac also represents the Croatian national basketball team. His NBA career demonstrates consistent development as a reliable center known for rebounding and interior defense.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2013: Played for Zrinjevac

In 2013, Ivica Zubac played for Zrinjevac in the second Croatian division.

2013: FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship

In 2013, Ivica Zubac represented the Croatian junior national team during the FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship.

2015: FIBA Under-19 World Championship

In 2015, Ivica Zubac averaged 17.6 points and 7.9 rebounds during the FIBA Under-19 World Championship in Greece and received All-World Championship Under-19 Second Team honors from eurobasket.com.

February 2016: Signed with Mega Leks

In February 2016, Ivica Zubac left Cibona due to financial difficulties and signed with Mega Leks of Serbia.

June 2016: Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA draft

On June 23, 2016, Ivica Zubac was selected with the 32nd overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers.

November 2016: NBA debut with the Lakers

On November 2, 2016, Ivica Zubac made his NBA debut, scoring six points as the fill-in starter for Timofey Mozgov, as the Lakers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 123–116.

2016: Drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers

In 2016, Ivica Zubac was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the NBA draft.

January 2017: First NBA Double-Double

On January 17, 2017, Ivica Zubac recorded his first double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds against the Denver Nuggets.

2017: Multiple assignments with the South Bay Lakers

During the 2017–18 season, Ivica Zubac had multiple assignments with the South Bay Lakers, the Lakers' NBA G League affiliate, due to limited playing time in the regular season.

February 2019: Traded to the Los Angeles Clippers

On February 7, 2019, Ivica Zubac and Michael Beasley were traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Mike Muscala. He then reached the playoffs for the first time in his career.

2019: Traded to the Los Angeles Clippers

In 2019, Ivica Zubac was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers before the trade deadline.

2021: Reached Western Conference Finals

During the 2021 NBA Playoffs, Ivica Zubac helped the Los Angeles Clippers reach the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history.