Ivica Zubac of LA Clippers Receives High Praise From LeBron James

Ivica Zubac Receives High Praise From LeBron James

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Ivica Zubac Receives High Praise From LeBron James

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Players from all over the league, including his former teammate LeBron James, were drawn to his play.

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James reacted to Kyle Kuzma's tweet describing Zubac as basketball's most underappreciated big men. d the Washington Commanders, 24-8.

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Zubac and Kuzma were teammates on that Lakers team, and Kuzma was pleased to see Zubac succeed.

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LeBron concurred that Zubac is underrated in his reply to that Tweet.

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During the 2018–19 season, the Lakers traded Zubac to the Clippers.

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he has been one of the league's most reliable rim protectors.

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his influence is felt at every Clippers game.

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LeBron James' praise was deserved because the young big man is currently playing outstanding basketball.

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