Croatian · Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina · Born 18 March 1997Dominant Croatian center whose rebounding, physical play and consistent scoring have made him one of the NBA's most reliable starting big men.
Ivica Zubac was born in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina on 18 March 1997 but holds Croatian nationality. A 7ft, 240lb center with impressive footwork, soft hands and elite rebounding ability, Zubac has established himself as one of the NBA's best starting centers. He was selected 32nd overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2016 and developed there before a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers in 2019, where he found a permanent home. At the Clippers he has been consistently excellent, leading the team in rebounding and providing a physical presence at the rim. His efficiency metrics place him among the best finishing centers in the league. For Croatia he has been an important international player and part of their competitive national team program.
Dominant center play for LA Clippers and Croatian national team
He has been one of the NBA's most efficient starting centers for several seasons at the Clippers, leading them in rebounding and providing a physical, reliable anchor that their roster has been built around.
Did You Know?How They Played
Traditional center with strong post presence and rebounding
Lasting Impact
Key starting center for playoff contending Clippers teams
Career Honours
- LA Clippers starting center
- Croatian national team player
| Club | Period | Apps | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 2016–2019 | 238 | #40 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 2019–present | 820 | #40 |
Croatian Athletes