The Los Angeles Clippers had so many roster shakeups this offseason. They added three well-known players, including Brook Lopez, Bradley Beal, and Chris Paul. These moves came after an early exit in the first round of the playoffs last season. However, Clippers’ reliable center Ivica Zubac’s game plan for the next season is something that did not go unnoticed.
The Clippers are dealing with Kawhi Leonard’s salary cap scandal. Amid the growing tension, Zubac focuses on improving his game and aims to have a strong season ahead. He played better on defense and increased his scoring from 11.7 to 16.8 points per game.
“In the post, I saw a lot of double-teams last year, so I want to be able to face up and see that double team, and if the guys back off,” Ivica Zubac spoke on his game plan. “ I want to be able to shoot that little mid-range shot. I want to be better with passing out of the double-team, finding the right man, and just trying to improve in everything that I did last year and years before. I’m just trying to be better, more confident, and trying to be better at everything what I did.”
With a talent-wrecked roster, the Clippers are building strongly and are highly anticipated to make a strong push. However, the team still faces some concerns, but their off-court activity must not be affected by that.
Denver Nuggets Star Praised Ivica Zubac For His Improved Performance
Los Angeles Clippers star Ivica Zubac received appreciation from Nikola Jokic for improving his game this season. Jokic believes Zubac worked hard and grew a lot as a player. He is now a strong defender and scorer.
“He was kind of one-dimensional before. But now he can post up, he can pass from the pocket. He’s really evolving his game. He’s a really good defender…it’s going to be a fun matchup,” Jokic said on Ivica Zubac. His process helped the Clippers a lot, and as a candidate, he has been seen as the Most Improved Player.
His strong and effective presence could boost the Clippers’ chances of winning the title next season. If he maintains consistency, his hard work and relentless effort on the court will continue to improve.
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