Los Angeles Clippers reach three-year, $58.6 million contract extension with center Ivica Zubac

Despite playing alongside high-profile teammates like James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac consistently proves his value on the court for the Clippers. In fact, the team was significantly better with him on the court last season, boasting a +5.1 per 100 possessions difference. Zubac's skillset is truly remarkable as he excels in finishing around the rim, scoring from the post, displaying strong passing abilities, and being a formidable force in protecting the paint on defense. Don't sleep on Zubac's impact during Clippers games, as his contributions are crucial to the team's success.

That's why the Clippers locked up the 27-year-old with a three-year, $58.6 million contract extension,

a story broken by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN after talking to Zubac’s agents

Should the Clippers decide to pivot with their roster in the next four years, this is also a very tradable contract for a quality center.

Zubac averaged 11.7 points and 9.2 rebounds a game last season, with a very efficient 67.1 true shooting percentage — he doesn't space the floor, but he is excellent at playing to his strengths and within himself. Defensively, he knows how to use his size as a deterrent to drivers into the paint, and last season players he was guarding shot just 49.6% at the rim.

Zubac may fly under the radar of casual fans, but he's got plenty of fans in front offices around the NBA. That starts with the Clippers front office, which is why they paid up.