"He tried to recruit me to play for their NT" - Terance Mann reveals Ivica Zubac tried to get him to suit up for Croatia ...

However, his biggest impact for the Clippers came as a defender. Zubac averaged 1.1 blocks per game, contributed an impressive 4.7 defensive win shares, and had a defensive rating of 107.8.

The 27-year-old Zubac, a former second-round pick of the Lakers, is coming off averaging a career-best 11.7 points on 64.9% shooting in addition to 9.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game last season.

Ivica Zubac's style of play mimics what most centers played like in the 1980s, 90s, and early 2000s. He averaged 16.8 points and 12.6 rebounds per game in 80 games played, while also averaging 1.1 ...

Zubac set career highs with 16.8 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. He also led the league in total rebounds. However, his biggest impact for the Clippers came as a defender.