History of Ivica Zubac in Timeline

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. He is also a member of the Croatian national basketball team. A significant career highlight includes contributing to the Clippers' first-ever appearance in the Western Conference Finals during the 2021 NBA Playoffs.

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March 1997: Ivica Zubac's Birth

In March 1997, Ivica Zubac was born. He is now a Croatian professional basketball player in the NBA.

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2013: Youth System of Cibona

In 2013, Ivica Zubac joined the youth system of Cibona.

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, receiving 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 the team's financial difficulties and signed with Mega Leks of Serbia.

June 2016: Drafted by Los Angeles Lakers

In June 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 Lakers

On November 2, 2016, Ivica Zubac made his NBA debut for the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring six points in a win against the Atlanta Hawks.

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 Double-Double Against Denver Nuggets

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

March 2017: Season-High Performance and Injury

In March 2017, Ivica Zubac scored a season-high 25 points against the Denver Nuggets. On March 31, 2017, he was ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a high ankle sprain.

2017: Multiple Assignments with South Bay Lakers

During the 2017-18 season, Ivica Zubac had multiple assignments with the South Bay Lakers, the Lakers' NBA G League affiliate.

February 2019: Traded to Los Angeles Clippers

On February 7, 2019, Ivica Zubac was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers along with Michael Beasley in exchange for Mike Muscala.

2019: Traded to the Los Angeles Clippers

In 2019, Ivica Zubac was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers from the Los Angeles Lakers.

February 2020: Season-High Rebounds Against Sacramento Kings

On February 22, 2020, Ivica Zubac posted a season-high 15 rebounds in a game against the Sacramento Kings.

August 2020: 20/15 on 100% Shooting

On August 6, 2020, Zubac recorded 21 points and 15 rebounds on 100% shooting against the Dallas Mavericks. This made Zubac the first player in the shot clock era to accomplish 20+ points and 15+ rebounds on 100% shooting in under 30 minutes of playing time.

February 2021: Season High 22 points against Miami Heat

On February 15, 2021, Ivica Zubac scored a season high 22 points, alongside grabbing 8 rebounds, in a 125–118 win over the Miami Heat.

2021: Helped Clippers reach Western Conference Finals

During the 2021 NBA Playoffs, Ivica Zubac played a role in helping the Los Angeles Clippers reach the Western Conference Finals for the first time in the franchise's history.

2021: NBA season

During the 2021-22 NBA season, Zubac started a career-high 76 games and averaged career-highs of 10.3 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.

January 2022: Career-High 32 Points

On January 19, 2022, Ivica Zubac scored a career-high 32 points and grabbed 10 rebounds during a 130–128 overtime loss against the Denver Nuggets.

June 2022: Contract Extension with Clippers

On June 28, 2022, Ivica Zubac signed a three-year, $33 million contract extension with the Clippers.

April 2024: Playoff Career-High

On April 21, 2024, Zubac scored a playoff career-high 20 points and 15 rebounds in a 109–97 victory against the Dallas Mavericks.

August 2024: Contract Extension with the Clippers

On August 30, 2024, Zubac agreed to a three–year, $58.6 million contract extension with the Clippers. This year he significantly improved averaging career high in rebounds and points.