Alejandro “Alex” Abrines Redondo is a Spanish basketball player. He is now playing in the Forward position for FC Barcelona Basquet in Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. However, he has also played for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA.
Alex Abrines was born on August, 1993 in Palma, Spain. He played basketball in Spain before coming to the United States to play for the NBA. He made his NBA debut for the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 26, 2016. He however, returned to WEurope to play basketball there. He has gained several achievements like being a 2 times Spanish League Champion in 2014 and 2021.
Additionally, he is also a 3-times Spanish Cup winner in 2013, 2019 and 2022. He received the EuroLeague Rising Star Award in 2016. Furthermore, he was also the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship MVP in 2011. Alex Abrines has represented his home country Spain in the 2011 U18 European Championship in Poland, 2012 U20 European Championship in Poland, 2017 EuroBasket in Turkey and 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Abrines has notched up a PPG of 6.6 with a RPG of 1.7, APG of .7 and BPG of .1 in his basketball career so far. He will play for the Spain National Basketball Team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Alex Abrines’ Parents
Alex Abrines was born to Gabriel Abrines and Arantxa Redondo.
Who is Alex Abrines’ Mother?
Alex Abrines’ mother is Arantxa Redondo. She loves cooking favorite dishes for her son like tortillas and bean soup. She along with her husband visited her son during his career in the NBA.
Alex Abrines was very nervous about his game with his parents watching from the crowd. However, in that game, he scored a career best of 10 points, out of which eight points came in the first quarter itself. His parents, especially her mother, are very proud of his son’s skills as a basketball player and how far he has come.
Who is Alex Abrines’ Father?
Alex Abrines’ father is Gabriel Abrines. He was a professional basketball player like his son. He also used to play in Liga ACB. and coached Alex Abrines when he was young.
Alex Abrines never managed to beat his father during his training period because of his tall height. He hopes that he might beat his father in a basketball game some day. His father however, is very proud of the progress his son has made as a basketball player.
What Nationality are Alex Abrines’ Parents?
Alex Abrines’ parents Gabriel Abrines and Arantza Redondo reside in Spain. Therefore, they are Spanish in nationality and ethnicity.
FAQs
A. Alex Abrines is from Spain.
A. Alex Abrines’ parents are Gabriel Abrines and Arantxa Redondo.
A. Alex Abrines currently plays for FC Barcelona Basquet in Liga ACB and EuroLeague.
He has played for Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA in the past.
A. Alex Abrines is 6’6” (1.98m) in height and weighs 200 lbs (91kg).
A. Alex Abrines is a member of the Spain National Basketball Team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.