Chicago Bulls Draft Australian Forward Lachlan Olbrich No. 55 in NBA Draft

The Chicago Bulls traded down from the 45th to the 55th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, selecting Australian forward Lachlan Olbrich, who is expected to sign a two-way contract. Olbrich, a 21-year-old big man standing around 6-foot-9 to 6-foot-10 and weighing approximately 230 to 236 pounds, has a promising developmental profile highlighted by his strength, toughness, passing ability, and polished footwork. He has a championship pedigree, having won titles in Australia's NBL1 Central, NZNBL, and NBL leagues, and impressed at the NBA Draft Combine and G League Elite Camp. Analysts have drawn comparisons between Olbrich and three-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis due to similar size, playmaking skills, and game feel, though Olbrich is considered a long-term project who needs to improve his shooting and defense. His versatility in playing both forward positions remains to be defined, and he joins the Bulls as the team focuses on player development amid a transitional phase. The Bulls also recently drafted French forward Noa Essengue, signaling their continued emphasis on building a young, developmental roster.