Highest-Paid Croatian Athlete Opens Up About Tough Moment: We All Cried!

It was tough when Lawrence Frank called me and told me it was happening, and then while I was on the phone with the Pacers' people, going through all of it. That's when it hit me that the Clippers were going on a road trip, so I thought it would be good to go there. I called Lawrence, and he told me I could come whenever I wanted.Ivica Zubac

I went there and found a lot of people before they left for their trip. We sat for five or six hours, I don't even know how long, talking about memories, everything we had done and been through. Many people were crying. I cried too. It was tough, man. It was tough. You always think it could happen – trades and all that – but you never actually expect it to happen, you don't want it to happen. When it did, it was really hard.Ivica Zubac

Zubac left a significant mark during his time with the Clippers. In 513 regular-season games over eight years, he averaged 11.4 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and one steal per game, making him a pivotal player in the Los Angeles team's paint.

Clippers fans are incredible. They embraced me when I was young, always supported me, even when I wasn't playing well. They always had my back, always believed in me, and they are some of the best fans in the world. As I've said before, it's not the biggest fanbase, but it's certainly a very proud one that knows how to appreciate its players. They've been through a lot, many misfortunes and bad luck in various seasons, yet they still come to every game and support you. They are truly genuine, and I felt great with them. I still can't believe I'll be playing against them in the future. They are my people for life, for sure.Ivica Zubac