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 for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. Drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2016, he played there until being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in 2019. He contributed to the Clippers' first-ever Western Conference Finals appearance in 2021. Zubac was traded to the Pacers during the 2026 trade deadline. He also represents the Croatian national basketball team.

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2015: FIBA Under-19 and Under-18 Championships

In 2015, Ivica Zubac participated in the FIBA Under-19 World Championship in Greece, averaging 17.6 points and 7.9 rebounds, receiving All-World Championship Under-19 Second Team honors. He also played in the 2015 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, averaging double digits in scoring (15.8 points per game) and rebounding (12.9 rebounds per game), making the all-tournament second team.

January 2017: First Double-Double

On January 17, 2017, Ivica Zubac recorded his first double-double against the Denver Nuggets, scoring 11 points and securing a team-high 13 rebounds.

February 2020: Season-High Rebounds

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

August 2020: Perfect Shooting Performance

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 Scoring

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: 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 Highs

During the 2021-22 NBA season, 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 Scoring Game

On 19 January 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

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

August 2024: Contract Extension and LeBron James' Wish

On 30 August 2024, Ivica Zubac agreed to a three–year, $58.6 million contract extension with the Clippers. He improved significantly this year, averaging career high in rebounds and points, leading to Lakers star LeBron James wishing he had him back, considering his remarkable improvement.

April 2025: First Career Triple-Double

On 9 April 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.