Álex Abrines
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Álex Abrines is a Spanish former professional basketball player who spent most of his career with FC Barcelona, acting as team captain for several seasons. Standing 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m), he mainly played shooting guard and small forward.
Born in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Abrines began his professional career with CB Axarquía in 2010. He was selected 32nd overall in the 2013 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder and won a bronze medal with Spain at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Over his career, he won three Spanish League championships with FC Barcelona in 2014, 2021 and 2023, and was named the EuroLeague Rising Star in 2016.
Professional career
Abrines started his professional run with CB Axarquía in 2010, then joined Baloncesto Málaga in 2011 and was loaned back to Axarquía for the 2011–12 season. In July 2012, he was traded to FC Barcelona. On 27 June 2013, the Oklahoma City Thunder selected him with the 32nd overall pick in the NBA draft. He re-signed with Barcelona until 2019 in May 2015, and in May 2016 he was named the EuroLeague Rising Star.
Oklahoma City Thunder (2016–2019)
After four seasons with Barcelona, during which he won one Spanish ACB league championship, one Spanish King's Cup, and one Spanish Supercup, he left the club on 19 July 2016. On 23 July 2016, Abrines signed a three-year, $18 million contract with the Thunder. He debuted on 26 October, scoring three points in a 103–97 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. On 21 December he hit five three-pointers for a career-best 18 points in a 121–110 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, and on 24 February 2017 he set a new career high of 19 points in his first career start in a 110–93 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
On 9 December 2017, starting for the injured Paul George, he scored a career-high 20 points in a 102–101 overtime win over the Memphis Grizzlies. On 1 November 2018 he had 25 points on five three-pointers in a 111–107 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, and on 30 November he scored 21 points off a career-high seven three-pointers in a 124–109 win over the Atlanta Hawks. On 9 February 2019, Abrines was waived by the Thunder, citing personal reasons.
Return to Spain (2019–2025)
He signed a two-year deal with FC Barcelona on 12 July 2019, extended it until 2026 on 30 June 2021, and suffered a knee injury on 17 September 2021 that sidelined him for four months. He retired from professional basketball on 22 July 2025, having played ten seasons for Barcelona, appearing in 660 games and winning 15 titles.
Career statistics and honours
Medals
- Bronze 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team
- Bronze U20 European Championship — 2012 Poland Team
- Gold U18 European Championship — 2011 Poland Team
Domestic leagues
| Year | Team | League | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–11 | Axarquía | LEB Oro | 30 | 15.1 | .370 | .337 | .647 | 1.8 | .5 | .6 | .2 | 3.8 |
| 2011–12 | Axarquía | LEB Oro | 16 | 27.9 | .509 | .453 | .756 | 2.9 | .7 | 1.8 | .4 | 13.4 |
| 2011–12 | Málaga | ACB | 18 | 16.4 | .387 | .283 | .682 | 1.6 | .4 | .6 | .2 | 4.8 |
| 2012–13 | Barcelona | ACB | 33 | 10.5 | .386 | .288 | .682 | 1.0 | .2 | .3 | .2 | 3.3 |
| 2013–14 | Barcelona | ACB | 42 | 17.8 | .438 | .406 | .885 | 1.5 | .9 | .5 | .2 | 6.9 |
| 2014–15 | Barcelona | ACB | 37 | 17.7 | .457 | .447 | .897 | 1.7 | 1.0 | .7 | .3 | 8.3 |
| 2015–16 | Barcelona | ACB | 37 | 19.5 | .470 | .396 | .860 | 2.3 | 1.1 | .8 | .2 | 8.9 |
| 2019–20 | Barcelona | ACB | 28 | 18.1 | .423 | .367 | .733 | 2.2 | .6 | .6 | .2 | 5.5 |
| 2020–21 | Barcelona | ACB | 39 | 19.6 | .495 | .435 | .930 | 2.8 | .9 | .8 | .2 | 7.8 |
| 2021–22 | Barcelona | ACB | 23 | 12.7 | .542 | .561 | .818 | 2.2 | .5 | .3 | .2 | 5.7 |
| 2022–23 | Barcelona | ACB | 35 | 18.7 | .435 | .416 | .806 | 2.6 | .7 | .6 | .2 | 7.1 |
| 2023–24 | Barcelona | ACB | 31 | 17.7 | .435 | .448 | .800 | 2.8 | .6 | .4 | .1 | 6.3 |
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Did You Know?
- Abrines was named MVP of the 2011 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship after winning gold with Spain.
- He won three Spanish League championships with FC Barcelona: 2013–14, 2020–21, and 2022–23.
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