Born in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Abrines began his career with CB Axarquía in 2010. 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, he joined the Thunder in 2016 and played three seasons with the team. Abrines returned to FC Barcelona in 2019.
Abrines has represented Spain internationally since his junior years. He won a bronze medal with the Spain at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
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)
Abrines with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017
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)
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]
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]
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