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Los Angeles LakersTimofey Mozgov thinks Ivica Zubac is not yet ready to be a starting center

Having seen Ivica Zubac‘s improved game towards the end of the regular season, Timofey Mozgov has been impressed with what he’s seen from him so far. Despite giving up his spot in the starting unit to the rookie, the 30-year-old Russian still has plenty of good words to say about the youngster. When asked to talk […]

Los Angeles LakersIvica Zubac, Brandon Ingram are looking to dominate Summer League

After getting a great deal of experience under their belts in their first season in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers rookies Ivica Zubac and Brandon Ingram will look to have a productive summer and continue improving their respective games. The two are planning to see action in the Summer League, where they believe they can dominate the […]

Los Angeles LakersReport: Ivica Zubac to miss remainder of the season

Los Angeles Lakers rookie center Ivica Zubac has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a right ankle sprain in Thursday’s 119-104 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team announced on Friday. The 20-year-old was seen wearing a protective boot following the game and was able to put pressure on the ankle, but […]

Los Angeles LakersVideo: Lakers rookies hazed by teammates, forced to"performing songs" for a crowd

NBA Training camp is usually exciting for rookies. It’s where they get their first taste of what it’ll be like playing in the NBA. However, there is one part of training camp that every team’s rookies dread, and that’s the initiation aspect, aka hazing. The Los Angeles Lakers practiced in front of a crowd in […]

NBALakers rookie Ivica Zubac has defense as top priority going into training camp

After being selected as the 32nd overall pick in this year’s draft, Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac has become a fan-favorite of the LA faithful. The 19-year-old turned a lot of heads during the Summer League in June. He showed his efficiency on the court with averages of 10.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.6 blocks […]

Los Angeles LakersFinally, some love for Ivica Zubac from 2K

After the recent situation where Ivica Zubac was not getting much love from the upcoming game NBA 2K17, there was eventually an update – and a positive one we might say for the young Croatian. The rookie won’t have to wait no more, or be anxious if he is even in the game. Through twitter, […]

Los Angeles LakersNo love for Lakers rookie Ivica Zubac from 2K17?

Ivica Zubac, who was the 32nd overall pick of the 2016 NBA draft, is a 19-year-old Croatian who will make his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers in the upcoming season. As expected, Zubac is really excited for this new page of his career. Furthermore, he is also as enthusiastic about being included in the NBA 2K17 video […]

Los Angeles LakersLarry Nance Jr. gives lots of credit to Brandon Ingram and Ivica Zubac's talent

The Los Angeles Lakers seem to have acquired stacked young talent, a least according to Lakers power forward Larry Nance Jr. After seeing what his two new teammates had to show this summer, he is certainly hyped to see how they develop. “I didn’t get to see much college basketball last year, but obviously Brandon is a […]

Los Angeles LakersVideo: Lakers rookie Ivica Zubac breaks out the skyhook at rookie photoshoot

Los Angeles Lakers fans, nor NBA fans in general for that matter, have seen much of the patented skyhook shot since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hung up his sneakers in 1989. Abdul-Jabbar has advocated for it’s return, and even offered to teach it to players, but he could never find a single commitment. In a glimmer of hope, […]

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