ByJulien Burke-
Ivica Zubac: stats, last game & news
Position:
Center
Height:
213 cm
Age:
29 years (03/18/1997)
Nationality:
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Ranking 2026-2027World Cup Qualifiers
World Cup Qualifiers
PointsPTS
15
#36
ReboundsREB
9.5
#5
AssistsAST
1.5
#104
Statistics 2026-2027
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 2 | 24:06 | 15 | 9.5 | 1.5 | - | 1 | 4/5 80.0% | 4/5 80.0% | -/- - | 7/10.5 66.7% | 1.5 | 8 | 1 | - | 2 | 7 | 16.5 | 21.5 | 26.5 | 11.3 | 19.3% | 10.6 | 78.0% | 80.0% | 0.0% | 210.0% | 8.3% | 35.2% | 23.3% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 4.7 | 0.0% | 4.4% |
Last Games
Ivica Zubac
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30:32 | 24 | 11 | 3 | - | 2 | V 99-101 @  | World Cup Qualifiers | |
| 17:39 | 6 | 8 | - | - | - | V 115-80 vs  | World Cup Qualifiers | |
| 26:24 | 18 | 10 | 4 | - | - | V 103-75 vs  | World Cup Qualifiers | |
| 18:07 | 24 | 11 | 2 | - | 4 | V 50-123 @  | World Cup Qualifiers | |
| 23:26 | 18 | 8 | 3 | - | 1 | D 119-127 vs  |  NBA | |
| 26:15 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | D 136-110 @  | NBA | |
| 23:31 | 10 | 7 | 2 | - | - | D 134-123 @  | NBA |
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Player Profile
When Ivica Zubac scored 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds with a perfect 100% shooting in under 30 minutes, he made NBA history as the first player of the shot-clock era to achieve such a feat. This performance on August 6, 2020, against Dallas perfectly illustrates the Croatian center's meteoric rise.
Born in Mostar but raised in Čitluk near the Croatian border, Zubac took his first basketball steps in the youth program of the prestigious KK Cibona. After a brief stint at Zrinjevac in 2013-14, he joined Cibona's first team, competing in the Croatian championship and the ABA League. However, the club's financial difficulties forced him to move to Mega Leks in Serbia in early 2016.
This Balkan journey proved worthwhile: a few months later, the Lakers selected him 32nd overall in the 2016 NBA Draft. His debut on November 2, 2016, marked the beginning of a steady progression, highlighted by early double-doubles and developmental stints in the G League.
The real turning point came in 2019 with his trade to the Clippers. Having become a cornerstone of the Los Angeles frontcourt, Zubac helped write franchise history by leading the team to its first Western Conference Finals in 2021. His ability to dominate the paint and his consistency have made him an indispensable part of the Clippers' project, confirming that the bet placed on this Balkan giant was the right one.
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Honors & Championships
Croatian center Ivica Zubac has established himself as one of the most reliable big men in the NBA, accumulating over 630 games of experience between the regular season and the playoffs.
- 584 regular season games and 52 playoff games played through the 2024-25 season
- Career totals: 5,953 points, 4,742 rebounds, 794 assists, 218 steals, and 575 blocks
- 2024-25 averages: 16.8 points, 12.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.7 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game
- First player of the shot-clock era to record 20+ points and 15+ rebounds with 100% shooting in under 30 minutes
- Key playoff contributor with 510 points and 389 rebounds in 52 games
- Leading rebounder for the Clippers over multiple seasons and a major player in the 2021 Western Conference Finals run
Awards & Individual Honors
Ivica Zubac is establishing himself as one of the most promising defensive centers in the NBA, combining individual excellence with high-level international representation.
- Selected to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team during the 2024-25 season
- Member of the All-World Championship Under-19 Second Team at the 2015 FIBA U19 World Championship with Croatia (averaging 17.6 points and 7.9 rebounds)
- Recognized as an emerging defensive talent in the NBA and a key player for the Croatian national team
