Álex Abrines

Alejandro "Álex" Abrines Redondo (born 1 August 1993) is a Spanish former professional basketball player. He spent most of his career playing for FC Barcelona of the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague, acting as team captain for several seasons. Standing at 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m), he mainly played the shooting guard and small forward positions. Abrines has won three Spanish League championships with FC Barcelona in 2014, 2021 and 2023. He was selected for the EuroLeague Rising Star Award in 2016.

Born in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Abrines began his career with CB Axarquía in 2010, playing professionally till 2025. He joined Baloncesto Málaga in 2011 and was loaned back to Axarquía in the 2011–12 season. Abrines moved to FC Barcelona in 2012. He declared for the 2013 NBA draft and was selected 32nd overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder. After three more seasons with FC Barcelona, Abrines joined the Thunder in 2016 and played three seasons with the team. He returned to FC Barcelona in 2019.

Abrines has represented Spain internationally since his junior years. Abrines won a bronze medal with Spain at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Professional career Spain (2010–2016) Between 2010 and 2012, Abrines played for Clínicas Rincón and Unicaja. He was traded to Spanish club FC Barcelona in July 2012.

On 27 June 2013, Abrines was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 32nd overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft.

On 19 May 2015, Abrines re-signed with Barcelona until 2019. In May 2016, he was named the EuroLeague Rising Star. He played four seasons for Barcelona, winning three titles with the club – one Spanish ACB league championship, one Spanish King's Cup, and one Spanish Supercup. On 19 July 2016, Abrines parted ways with Barcelona.

Oklahoma City Thunder (2016–2019)

On 23 July 2016, Abrines signed a three-year, $18 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He made his debut for the Thunder in their season opener on 26 October, scoring three points off the bench in a 103–97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. On 21 December, he hit five three-pointers and finished with a career-best 18 points in a 121–110 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. On 24 February 2017, in his first career start, Abrines set a new career high with 19 points in a 110–93 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

On 9 December 2017, Abrines, starting in place of the injured Paul George, scored a career-high 20 points in a narrow 102–101 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

On 1 November 2018, Abrines had 25 points on five three-pointers in a 111–107 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Later that month on 30 November, he scored 21 points off a career-high seven three-pointers in a 124–109 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

On 9 February 2019, Abrines was waived by the Thunder. After sitting out a number of games, he and the team mutually decided to part ways, citing personal reasons.

Return to Spain (2019–2025) On 12 July 2019, Abrines signed a two-year deal with FC Barcelona with the option of a third year. On 30 June 2021, he extended his contract with the team until 2026. Abrines suffered a knee injury a few months later on 17 September and was ruled out for four months. On 22 July 2025, Abrines announced his retirement from professional basketball on social media. He played ten seasons in total for the Catalans, appearing in 660 games and winning 15 titles.

National team career Abrines has played with the junior national teams of Spain. He won the gold medal at the 2011 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, where Abrines was named to the All-Tournament Team, as well as being named the tournament's MVP. He also played at the 2012 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, winning the bronze medal. In 2016, Abrines won a bronze medal at the Rio Olympics with the senior Spain national basketball team. He also played at EuroBasket 2017.

Career statistics

NBA Regular season

Playoffs

EuroLeague

Domestic leagues Year Team League

Awards and accomplishments Club Spanish League: 2013–14, 2020–21, 2022–23 Spanish Basketball Cup: 2013, 2021, 2022 Spanish Supercup: 2015

Individual 2013–14 ACB season: All-Young Players Team 2014–15 ACB season: All-Young Players Team 2015–16 EuroLeague: EuroLeague Rising Star

Spanish junior national team 2011 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship: All-Tournament Team 2011 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship: MVP

Personal life Abrines' father, Gabriel, played basketball professionally in Spain for five teams from 1989 to 1999.