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. 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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March 1997: Ivica Zubac born

On March 1997, Ivica Zubac was born. He is a Croatian professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the NBA and the Croatian national basketball team.

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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.

March 2017: Ruled out for the season with an ankle sprain

In March 2017, Ivica Zubac was ruled out for the rest of the season with a high ankle sprain in his right ankle. On March 13, he had a career best 25 points in a game 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.

February 2020: Season-high 15 rebounds

On February 22, 2020, Ivica Zubac posted a season-high 15 rebounds in 20 minutes of play against the Sacramento Kings.

August 2020: 21 points and 15 rebounds on 100% shooting

On August 6, 2020, Ivica Zubac posted 21 points and 15 rebounds on 100% shooting in 24 minutes on the court in the 126–111 win 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

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: 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.

2021: Career-high games and averages

During the 2021-22 NBA season as a whole, Ivica 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: Signed contract extension with the Clippers

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

April 2024: Playoff career-high 20 points and 15 rebounds

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

August 2024: Agreed to contract extension with the Clippers

On August 30, 2024, Ivica Zubac agreed to a three–year, $58.6 million contract extension with the Clippers.

April 2025: First career triple-double

On April 9, 2025, Ivica Zubac recorded his first career triple-double with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 134–117 win over the Houston Rockets.