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Basketball Biography

Ivica Zubac

“Zu”

Croatian · Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina · Born 18 March 1997

Center
32nd (2016)
draft pick
11.1
r p g (best)
Croatian
nationality
67%+
f g% (career)

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Dominant 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.

Famous For

Dominant center play for LA Clippers and Croatian national team

Playing Style

How They Played

Traditional center with strong post presence and rebounding

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Key starting center for playoff contending Clippers teams

Best Known For

LA Clippers starting center

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.

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Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • LA Clippers starting center
  • Croatian national team player
Career Journey

Timeline

2016 📌 NBA debut with Los Angeles Lakers
2017 🌍 Croatian national team debut
2019 📌 Traded to Los Angeles Clippers
2020 🎯 Became Clippers starting center
2021 🎯 First NBA playoff run with Clippers
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Ivica Zubac

His elite efficiency at the rim (67%+ career field goal percentage), consistent rebounding and physical defensive presence make him one of the most cost-efficient starting centers in the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers.

Ivica Zubac was born on 18 March 1997 in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

He holds Croatian nationality despite being born in Mostar, Bosnia — representing Croatia internationally.

His soft hands, footwork around the basket and ability to catch and finish lobs with elite efficiency — he rarely misses shots within five feet of the basket.

Career Timeline — Ivica Zubac
2016
NBA debut with Los Angeles Lakers
2017
Croatian national team debut
2019
Traded to Los Angeles Clippers
2020
Became Clippers starting center
2021
First NBA playoff run with Clippers
LA Clippers starting center
Croatian national team player