Lachlan Olbrich is a picture-perfect example of hard work and resilience paying off in a substantial way.
The forward out of Adelaide overcame adversity in more ways than one -- from personal heartbreak to on-court obstacles -- en route to eventually hearing his name called at the 2025 NBA Draft, and they're the experiences that prepared him for what ended up being a whirlwind, yet highly successful, predraft process.
Olbrich initially wasn't one of the 75 players invited to participate at the NBA Draft Combine; instead, he was among the headliners for the still-meaningful, but less-heralded G-League Elite Camp.