NBA Legend Was Denied Job With Lakers, Says Ivica Zubac
Summary
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a legendary NBA player, wanted to join the Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff to mentor younger players, including Ivica Zubac, but was not given the job. Although Zubac was later traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, he became a key player and now plays for the Indiana Pacers. Currently, he has not yet played this season due to an ankle injury and paternity leave.Key Facts
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played for the Lakers and won five NBA championships.
- Abdul-Jabbar wanted to mentor Lakers players but did not get a coaching job.
- Ivica Zubac was drafted by the Lakers in 2016.
- Zubac was traded to the Clippers in 2019 and developed into an important player there.
- During the 2024-25 season, Zubac averaged 16.8 points and 12.6 rebounds.
- Zubac was traded to the Indiana Pacers but hasn’t played yet this season.
- The Indiana Pacers have a 15-40 record in the Eastern Conference.
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