Álex Abrines
![]() Abrines with FC Barcelona in 2022 | |
No. 21 – FC Barcelona | |
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Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
League | Liga ACB EuroLeague |
Personal information | |
Born | Palma, Spain | 1 August 1993
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
Career information | |
NBA draft | 2013: 2nd round, 32nd overall pick |
Selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder | |
Playing career | 2010–present |
Career history | |
2010–2011 | Axarquía |
2011–2012 | Unicaja Málaga |
2011–2012 | →Axarquía |
2012–2016 | FC Barcelona |
2016–2019 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
2019–present | FC Barcelona |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Medals |
Alejandro "Álex" Abrines Redondo (born 1 August 1993) is a Spanish professional basketball player and the team captain for FC Barcelona of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. Standing at 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m), he plays the shooting guard and small forward positions. Abrines has won two Spanish League championships with FC Barcelona in 2014 and 2021. He was selected for the EuroLeague Rising Star Award in 2016.
Born in Palma, Spain, Abrines began his career with CB Axarquía in 2010. He joined Baloncesto Málaga in 2011 and was loaned to Axarquía during the 2011–12 season. Abrines was traded 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, he joined the Thunder in 2016 and played three seasons with the team. Abrines returned to FC Barcelona in 2019.
Abrines has represented Spain nationally since his junior years. He won a bronze medal with the Spain men's national basketball team at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Professional career
[edit]Spain (2010–2016)
[edit]Between 2010 and 2012, Abrines played for Clínicas Rincón and Unicaja. He was traded to Spanish club FC Barcelona in July 2012.[1]
On 27 June 2013, Abrines was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 32nd overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft.[2]
On 19 May 2015, Abrines re-signed with Barcelona until 2019.[3] 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.[4]
Oklahoma City Thunder (2016–2019)
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On 23 July 2016, Abrines signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder.[5] He made his debut for the Thunder in their season opener on 26 October 2016, scoring three points off the bench in a 103–97 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.[6] On 21 December 2016, he hit five three-pointers and finished with a career-best 18 points in a 121–110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.[7] 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.[8]
On 9 December 2017, Abrines, starting in place of the injured Paul George, scored a career-high 20 points in a 102–101 overtime win over the Memphis Grizzlies.[9]
On 1 November 2018, Abrines had 25 points on five 3-pointers in a 111–107 win over the Charlotte Hornets.[10] Later that month on 30 November Abrines scored 21 points off a career-high seven three pointers in a 124-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks.[11]
On 9 February 2019, Abrines was waived by the Thunder.[12] After sitting out a number of games, he and the team mutually decided to part ways, citing personal reasons.[13]
Return to Spain (2019–present)
[edit]On 12 July 2019, Abrines signed a two-year deal with FC Barcelona with the option of a third year.[14] On 30 June 2021, he extended his contract with the team until 2026.[15] Abrines suffered an injury on his knee on 17 September and was ruled out for four months.[16]
National team career
[edit]Abrines has played with the junior national teams of Spain. He won the gold medal at the 2011 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, where he was named to the All-Tournament Team, as well as being named the tournament's MVP.[17] He also played at the 2012 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, where he won the bronze medal. In 2016, he won a bronze medal at the Rio Olympics with the senior Spain national basketball team. He also played at EuroBasket 2017.
Career statistics
[edit]GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | PIR | Performance Index Rating |
Bold | Career high |
NBA
[edit]Regular season
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016–17 | Oklahoma City | 68 | 6 | 15.5 | .393 | .381 | .898 | 1.3 | .6 | .5 | .1 | 6.0 |
2017–18 | Oklahoma City | 75 | 8 | 15.1 | .395 | .380 | .848 | 1.5 | .4 | .5 | .1 | 4.7 |
2018–19 | Oklahoma City | 31 | 2 | 19.0 | .357 | .323 | .923 | 1.5 | .6 | .5 | .2 | 5.3 |
Career | 174 | 16 | 16.0 | .387 | .368 | .880 | 1.4 | .5 | .5 | .1 | 5.3 |
Playoffs
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | Oklahoma City | 5 | 0 | 16.0 | .348 | .294 | .750 | 1.8 | .8 | — | — | 4.8 |
2018 | Oklahoma City | 6 | 0 | 18.3 | .400 | .462 | 1.000 | 2.7 | .3 | .8 | .3 | 4.0 |
Career | 11 | 0 | 17.3 | .372 | .367 | .833 | 2.3 | .5 | .5 | .2 | 4.4 |
EuroLeague
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2011–12 | Málaga | 6 | 1 | 11.7 | .217 | .133 | .750 | 1.2 | .5 | .3 | .3 | 2.5 | .8 |
2012–13 | Barcelona | 15 | 2 | 11.2 | .446 | .324 | 1.000 | 1.1 | .3 | .4 | .1 | 5.1 | 4.0 |
2013–14 | 28 | 4 | 16.6 | .456 | .369 | .769 | 1.3 | .7 | .4 | .1 | 6.7 | 4.5 | |
2014–15 | 23 | 3 | 18.2 | .450 | .341 | .771 | 1.5 | 1.7 | .7 | .2 | 7.6 | 6.7 | |
2015–16 | 25 | 2 | 19.2 | .469 | .417 | .833 | 2.2 | .8 | .6 | .1 | 9.3 | 8.8 | |
2019–20 | 25 | 3 | 14.8 | .465 | .462 | .833 | 2.1 | .4 | .6 | .1 | 5.2 | 4.9 | |
2020–21 | 39 | 33 | 18.4 | .427 | .423 | .903 | 1.8 | .7 | .6 | .2 | 6.1 | 4.7 | |
2021–22 | 13 | 5 | 14.6 | .500 | .511 | 1.000 | 1.7 | .2 | .3 | .2 | 7.0 | 5.0 | |
2022–23 | 35 | 10 | 17.6 | .456 | .478 | .853 | 2.0 | .9 | .6 | .1 | 7.4 | 6.4 | |
2023–24 | 27 | 3 | 17.3 | .492 | .448 | .857 | 2.0 | .5 | .5 | .3 | 6.9 | 6.6 | |
Career | 236 | 66 | 16.8 | .455 | .419 | .845 | 1.8 | .7 | .5 | .2 | 6.7 | 5.6 |
Domestic leagues
[edit]Year | Team | League | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2010–11 | ![]() |
LEB Oro | 30 | 15.1 | .370 | .337 | .647 | 1.8 | .5 | .6 | .2 | 3.8 |
2011–12 | ![]() |
LEB Oro | 16 | 27.9 | .509 | .453 | .756 | 2.9 | .7 | 1.8 | .4 | 13.4 |
2011–12 | ![]() |
ACB | 18 | 16.4 | .387 | .283 | .682 | 1.6 | .4 | .6 | .2 | 4.8 |
2012–13 | ![]() |
ACB | 33 | 10.5 | .386 | .288 | .682 | 1.0 | .2 | .3 | .2 | 3.3 |
2013–14 | ![]() |
ACB | 42 | 17.8 | .438 | .406 | .885 | 1.5 | .9 | .5 | .2 | 6.9 |
2014–15 | ![]() |
ACB | 37 | 17.7 | .457 | .447 | .897 | 1.7 | 1.0 | .7 | .3 | 8.3 |
2015–16 | ![]() |
ACB | 37 | 19.5 | .470 | .396 | .860 | 2.3 | 1.1 | .8 | .2 | 8.9 |
2019–20 | ![]() |
ACB | 28 | 18.1 | .423 | .367 | .733 | 2.2 | .6 | .6 | .2 | 5.5 |
2020–21 | ![]() |
ACB | 39 | 19.6 | .495 | .435 | .930 | 2.8 | .9 | .8 | .2 | 7.8 |
2021–22 | ![]() |
ACB | 23 | 12.7 | .542 | .561 | .818 | 2.2 | .5 | .3 | .2 | 5.7 |
2022–23 | ![]() |
ACB | 35 | 18.7 | .435 | .416 | .806 | 2.6 | .7 | .6 | .2 | 7.1 |
2023–24 | ![]() |
ACB | 31 | 17.7 | .435 | .448 | .800 | 2.8 | .6 | .4 | .1 | 6.3 |
Awards and accomplishments
[edit]Club
[edit]Individual
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 2011 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship: All-Tournament Team
- 2011 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship: MVP
Personal life
[edit]Abrines' father, Gabriel, played basketball professionally in Spain for five teams from 1989 to 1999.[18] Abrines was born in the Spanish city of Palma de Mallorca where his father retired from basketball.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ Barça Regal y Unicaja acuerdan el intercambio entre Fran Vázquez y Abrines (in Spanish).
- ^ "NBA Draft 2013: Oklahoma City Thunder select Alex Abrines with No. 32 pick". SB Nation. 27 June 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
- ^ Barcelona re-signs Alex Abrines until 2019
- ^ "Abrines says farewell to FC Barcelona Lassa". fcbarcelona.com. 19 July 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ "Thunder Signs Alex Abrines". NBA.com. 23 July 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- ^ "Thunder vs. 76ers – Box Score". ESPN.com. 26 October 2016. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- ^ "Westbrook scores 42, Thunder beats Pelicans 121-110". ESPN.com. 21 December 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
- ^ "Westbrook's triple-double leads Thunder past Lakers, 110-93". ESPN.com. 24 February 2017. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- ^ "Westbrook's triple-double leads Thunder past Grizzlies in OT". ESPN.com. 9 December 2017. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
- ^ "Thunder rally from 19 down in 3rd, top Hornets 111-107". ESPN.com. 1 November 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ Gallo, Nick (30 November 2018). "Three-Point Barrage, 2nd Quarter Burst Fuel Thunder Win– OKC 124, ATL 109". Oklahoma City Thunder. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
- ^ "Thunder Waives Alex Abrines". NBA.com. 9 February 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- ^ "Thunder release Abrines, cite personal issue". ESPN.com. 9 February 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Agreement to sign Álex Abrines until 2021". www.fcbarcelona.com. 12 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
- ^ Carchia, Emiliano (30 June 2021). "Alex Abrines signs multi-year contract extension with Barcelona". Sportando. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "Álex Abrines undergoes knee surgery". fcbarcelona.com. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ^ FIBAEurope.com Abrines Named U18 MVP.
- ^ a b "Reliving FIBA youth events: When Alex Abrines went from unknown to MVP". FIBA. 15 October 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
External links
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4a/Commons-logo.svg/30px-Commons-logo.svg.png)
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- Álex Abrines at acb.com (in Spanish)
- Álex Abrines at euroleague.net
- Álex Abrines at fiba.com
- Álex Abrines at Olympedia
- Álex Abrines at Olympics.com (2016)
- Álex Abrines at Olympics.com (2020)
- Álex Abrines at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
- Alejandro Abrines Redondo at the Comité Olímpico Español (in Spanish)
- 1993 births
- Living people
- 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup players
- 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup players
- Baloncesto Málaga players
- Basketball players at the 2016 Summer Olympics
- Basketball players at the 2020 Summer Olympics
- Basketball players at the 2024 Summer Olympics
- CB Axarquía players
- FC Barcelona Bàsquet players
- Liga ACB players
- Medalists at the 2016 Summer Olympics
- NBA players from Spain
- Oklahoma City Thunder draft picks
- Oklahoma City Thunder players
- Olympic basketball players for Spain
- Olympic bronze medalists for Spain
- Olympic medalists in basketball
- Shooting guards
- Small forwards
- Spanish expatriate basketball people in the United States
- Spanish men's basketball players
- Sportspeople from Palma de Mallorca