Ivica Zubac's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Ivica Zubac. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.