Olbrich's royal welcome

Lachlan Olbrich had plenty to smile about after being drafted by the Chicago Bulls with pick 55 – and a call from Josh Giddey only added to the excitement.

“Josh thinks Chicago is a great situation for me and I agree wholeheartedly,” Olbrich told Code Sports. “Hopefully I can get on the court at the same time as him and we can create a little Australian duo.”

Former Next Star Giddey joined the Bulls prior to last season, after a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Giddey himself is on the verge of signing a big extension with the team, after a stellar stretch to end last season, which could provide that potential for him and Olbrich to hit the floor together in the future.

Soon after the draft, Olbrich arrived in Chicago and was “treated like royalty” when he touched down.

From a fresh new apartment that was filled with everything he needs, to a locker that proudly displays his new jersey, the 21-year-old’s dream is now a reality.

“They’ve been really generous and they are acting like it’s nothing when I feel like I’m getting treated like royalty.”

Olbrich will now head into camp with the Bulls ahead of the Summer League, where he hopes to continue his impressive year on the court.
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