Lachlan Olbrich Bio
Lachlan Olbrich (born 30 December 2003) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League. In 2022, he was named in the NBL1 Central All-Star Five playing for the Southern Tigers. After a season of college basketball in the United States for the UC Riverside Highlanders, he returned to the NBL1 Central in 2023 and helped the West Adelaide Bearcats win the championship while earning grand final MVP and All-Star Five honours. He joined the Illawarra Hawks for the 2023–24 NBL season and then had a championship-winning season with the Canterbury Rams in the 2024 New Zealand NBL season. With the Rams, he was named grand final MVP, league MVP and All-Star Five. After winning an NBL championship with the Illawarra Hawks in the 2024–25 season, Olbrich was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft.
Early Life and Background
Lachlan Olbrich was born in Adelaide, South Australia. He grew up playing basketball with his older brother Mitchell and his father Greg Olbrich, who was a notable figure in South Australian basketball. Lachlan attended Reynella East College in Adelaide, where he participated in basketball and volleyball. He represented South Australia at national basketball championships in 2020 and 2021, showcasing his talent early on.
Path to Basketball
In 2021, Lachlan Olbrich played one game for the BA Centre of Excellence in the Waratah League and two games for the Southern Tigers in the NBL1 Central. Later that year, he signed with the Adelaide 36ers of the National Basketball League (NBL) as a development player for the 2021–22 season, appearing in three games. He re-joined the Southern Tigers for the 2022 season, where he was named to the All-Star Five and won the Frank Angove Award as the league’s best under-23 player. In 12 games, he averaged 19.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game.
Lachlan Olbrich Career
Early Career (2021–2022)
Lachlan Olbrich’s professional career began in 2021 when he played for the BA Centre of Excellence and the Adelaide 36ers. His performance in the NBL1 Central during the 2022 season earned him recognition, culminating in his selection to the All-Star Five and the Frank Angove Award.
Breakthrough (2023–2024)
Olbrich returned to the NBL1 Central in 2023, joining the West Adelaide Bearcats. He was named to the All-Star Five again and won his second Frank Angove Award. He played a pivotal role in leading the Bearcats to the NBL1 Central Grand Final, where they defeated the Forestville Eagles 106–95, earning grand final MVP honors with a standout performance of 24 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. Following this success, he signed a three-year deal with the Illawarra Hawks of the NBL.
Notable Works and Milestones
Olbrich’s signature work includes his championship-winning season with the Canterbury Rams in the 2024 New Zealand NBL season, where he was named grand final MVP, league MVP, and All-Star Five.
Lachlan Olbrich Award Nominations
Throughout his career, Lachlan Olbrich has received numerous nominations and accolades, particularly during the 2024 season, where he was recognized as the Most Valuable Player in the New Zealand NBL and was named to the All-Star Five.
Lachlan Olbrich Awards Won
Lachlan Olbrich has won several prestigious awards, including the NBL champion title in 2025 and multiple accolades during the 2024 season in the New Zealand NBL, such as Grand Final MVP, Most Valuable Player, and All-Star Five.
Lachlan Olbrich Family
Lachlan Olbrich’s father, Greg Olbrich, was a significant figure in South Australian basketball, having won the most valuable player in the South Australian State League in 1995. Tragically, Greg passed away in March 2024 at the age of 51 after suffering a cardiac arrest during a social basketball game.
Personal Life
Details about Lachlan Olbrich’s personal life are limited, but his father’s legacy in basketball has undoubtedly influenced his career. As he continues to develop as a player, Olbrich remains focused on his professional journey in the NBA.
