Álex Abrines

Spanish basketball player

The 32nd overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft, Alejandro Abrines Redondo built a professional career spanning from 2010 to 2025.

Early Career and Domestic Success

Born in 1993 in Palma de Mallorca, Abrines entered the professional ranks in 2010. His domestic trajectory included significant time with FC Barcelona, where he secured three Spanish League championships in 2014, 2021, and 2023. Throughout his time in Spain, he also contributed to a Spanish King's Cup victory and a Spanish Supercup title, while earning a spot on the 2013-14 and 2014-15 ACB All-Young Players Teams.

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International and NBA Tenure

Following his draft selection, Abrines transitioned to the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016. Across three seasons, he reached several statistical milestones, including a career-high 25 points against the Charlotte Hornets in November 2018. During this period, he also represented Spain on the global stage, earning a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Retirement and Legacy

After departing the Thunder in 2019, Abrines returned to FC Barcelona, extending his tenure with the club until 2026. Despite a four-month absence following a knee injury in September 2021, he remained an integral part of the team's rotation. On 22 July 2025, he concluded his professional basketball career after appearing in 660 games for the Catalan organization.

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What major individual honors did Abrines receive?

He was named the EuroLeague Rising Star in 2016 and served as MVP of the 2011 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship.

How many games did he play for FC Barcelona?

He appeared in 660 games for the club over ten seasons.

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