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. Zubac also plays for the Croatian national basketball team. A significant career highlight includes contributing to the Clippers' first-ever Western Conference Finals appearance during the 2021 NBA Playoffs.
March 1997: Ivica Zubac Born
In March 1997, Ivica Zubac was born. He is a Croatian professional basketball player.
2013: Played for Zrinjevac
During the 2013–14 season, 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
During the 2015 FIBA Under-19 World Championship in Greece, Ivica Zubac averaged 17.6 points and 7.9 rebounds, receiving All-World Championship Under-19 Second Team honors.
February 2016: Signed with Mega Leks
In February 2016, Ivica Zubac left Cibona and signed with Mega Leks of Serbia due to Cibona's financial difficulties.
June 2016: Drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers
On 23 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
On 2 November 2016, Ivica Zubac made his NBA debut, scoring six points as the fill-in starter for Timofey Mozgov, 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
On 17 January 2017, Ivica Zubac had his first double-double, scoring 11 points and pulling down 13 rebounds against the Denver Nuggets.
March 2017: Season-Best Game
In March 2017, Ivica Zubac had multiple notable performances, including a season-high four blocked shots on March 12 and a career-best 25 points and 11 rebounds on March 13 against the Denver Nuggets.
2017: 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 7 February 2019, Ivica Zubac was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.
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
On 22 February 2020, Ivica Zubac posted a season-high 15 rebounds against the Sacramento Kings.
August 2020: 20/15 on 100% Shooting
On 6 August 2020, Ivica Zubac achieved 21 points and 15 rebounds on 100% shooting against the Dallas Mavericks, becoming the first player in the shot clock era to do so in under 30 minutes.
February 2021: Season High Points
On 15 February 2021, Zubac scored a season high 22 points, alongside grabbing 8 rebounds, in a 125–118 win over the Miami Heat.
2021: Western Conference Finals
During the 2021 NBA Playoffs, Ivica Zubac helped the Clippers reach the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history.
2021: Career-High 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 Points
On 19 January 2022, Ivica Zubac scored a career-high 32 points against the Denver Nuggets.
June 2022: Contract Extension with Clippers
On 28 June 2022, Ivica Zubac signed a three-year, $33 million contract extension with the Clippers.
April 2024: Playoff Career-High
On 21 April 2024, Ivica Zubac scored a playoff career-high 20 points and 15 rebounds in a victory against the Dallas Mavericks.
August 2024: Clippers Contract Extension
On 30 August 2024, Zubac agreed to a three–year, $58.6 million contract extension with the Clippers. He had a career high season.
