Ivica Zubac is a Croatian basketball player who is the starting center of the Los Angeles Clippers. He is one of just four Croatians playing in the NBA as of 2023.
Born in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Zubac grew up in the city of Citluk. His basketball roots trace back to Cibona, where he played in Croatia's top-tier A-1 League as well as the highly competitive ABA League. He also played in Serbia with the Mega Leks in 2016. Zubac arrived in the NBA when the Lakers drafted him in the 2016 NBA Draft with the 32nd overall pick.
Known for his low post mastery, Zubac's fundamentally strong footwork, fadeaway hook shots, and bank shots make him a force near the rim. He is an agile big man and often operates as a rim runner where he's always ready to catch lobs. Defensively, Zubac has evolved into a formidable presence, averaging a career-high 1.3 blocks per game in the 2022/23 season. Due to this, he has earned the nickname “Zu-Blocka.”
Zubac's journey is a testament to the enduring spirit of a young man from Croatia who has become an integral part of the Clippers' pursuit of greatness.
Ivica Zubac Career High
Ivica Zubac scored his career-high 32 points against the Denver Nuggets on January 19, 2022. He shot a remarkable 15-of-19 that night, along with 10 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block.
Ivica Zubac Age
Ivica Zubac is 26 years old, as of December 2023. He was born on March 18, 1997.
FAQs
A. Ivica Zubac’s career-high is 32 points, which he scored against the Denver Nuggets on January 19, 2022.
A. Ivica Zubac was born in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
A. Ivica Zubac wears jersey #40 for the Clippers. He wore the same for the Lakers.
A. Zubac will earn a salary of $10.9 million for the 2023/24 season.
A. In the 2022/23 season, Ivica Zubac averaged 10.8 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game throughout 76 games.
