Ivica Zubac
#40C · Indiana Pacers
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 632 | 10.5 | 8.3 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 61.4% | 8.3% | 72.5% |
| 2025-26 | 48 | 14.1 | 10.6 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 59.8% | 0.0% | 71.1% |
| 2024-25 | 7 | 17.4 | 10.1 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 65.9% | 0.0% | 53.8% |
| 2023-24 | 6 | 16.2 | 9.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 60.0% | 0.0% | 65.0% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$38.4M
AAV
$38.4M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Ivica Zubac's contract with the Indiana Pacers grades out as a slightly below-market contract, earning a D+ CVI grade. At $38.4M per year over 1 year, this is a max contract at the maximum allowed salary. Ivica's deal falls in the max tier for NBA Centers. At 29, Ivica still has productive years ahead, though the contract extends into the decline phase. The max contract structure means Ivica's salary is artificially capped — the CVI accounts for the compression between market value and allowed salary. The team will need Ivica to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Ivica Zubac earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Center. Across 632 career games, Ivica has averaged 10.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. Ivica's strongest metric is FG% at 6140.9, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.4, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Ivica ranks 25th in overall performance. Ivica will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Indiana Pacers.
Current Sentiment
Zubac's season-ending rib injury has created significant concern about his durability and contract value. C+ performance grade before injury suggests he wasn't meeting expectations for a $38.4M center. Media questions whether the expensive contract fits Indiana's competitive timeline and future plans. Injury history now dominates narratives; fans worry about availability more than production. Fan confidence is pessimistic given injury concerns combined with underperformance justifying his substantial salary.
Transaction History
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