Prior to the 2024-25 season, Ivica Zubac’s averages of nearly a double-double, which had been occurring for almost every season he has been an LA Clipper, gave most fans and experts validation to keep his name out of the top ten centers in basketball.
No debate could even be had from the point of view of Clipper Nation, as a role-playing center hovering around ten points and ten boards, while not having the best perimeter coverage, despite being available, is in no book an elite big man.
Moreover, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokiu0107 dominated the debate, with players like Alperen Sengün and Jarrett Allen sneaking into the top ten and higher, earning well-deserved All-Star selections in their winning organizations.