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Ivica Zubac ‘frustrated’ by illness that derailed training camp, but still hopeful to make an impact

ANAHEIM — Ivica Zubac knows he hasn’t played as well as fans of the Los Angeles Lakers were hoping he would. With the team’s massive void at center behind JaVale McGee, this finally looked like the year where Zubac could grab a role if he wanted it. Add in that the team opted to keep him over promising sophomore Thomas Bryant and glimpses of an improved skillset during FIBA play for Croatia, and it appeared like Zubac might really, finally be the Lakers’ primary backup center.