I was really mad until the 23rd pick and I wasn't selected and my agent told me, 'If nobody selects you, you're going to the Lakers.' So I was hoping to not go in the first round of the draft. — Ivica Zubac Copy Share Image
It was even hard to imagine I was going to play in the NBA, because so many guys playing in Europe are not even getting to the Euroleague and everything. But everybody wants to play in the NBA. So when… — Ivica Zubac Copy Share Image
I've gotten better at calling out coverages, communication, and being vertical when they're attacking me in the paint. — Ivica Zubac Copy Share Image
Marc Gasol, everybody compares me to him. I try to look up to him and see how he plays and adjust my game like… — Ivica Zubac Copy Share Image
If you want to be successful and you want your teammates to respect you, you got to be open to advice from the older… — Ivica Zubac Copy Share Image
Houses with courts and gyms are super expensive. Not a lot of players can afford that. I know it sounds crazy to say an… — Ivica Zubac Copy Share Image
What really pushed me into chasing basketball even more was my cousin making the NBA too, in 2003. — Ivica Zubac Copy Share Image
I'm still working on my skyhook. I'm just waiting for a chance to use it. — Ivica Zubac Copy Share Image
I just turn on the TV and watch whatever is on, like 'Star Wars' or 'Lord of the Rings.' — Ivica Zubac Copy Share Image
It was always my dream to play in the NBA, especially for the Lakers because they're the greatest franchise ever. — Ivica Zubac Copy Share Image
One of my roles is rebounding the ball and not giving up offensive boards, and I feel like I can be one of the… — Ivica Zubac Copy Share Image
You start learning English in fifth grade. I was 12. But even before then I was listening to American music. My neighbor was a… — Ivica Zubac Copy Share Image
I think that's the only way I can improve: to work hard, to listen to my coaches. Not to question anything. — Ivica Zubac Copy Share Image
