# Charles Barkley sounds off on epic rant filled multiple expletives after comparisons of Austin Reaves to Larry Bird ‘they’re both white. That’s it.’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/charles-barkley-sounds-off-on-epic-rant-filled-multiple-expletives-after-comparisons-of-austin-reaves-to-larry-bird-theyre-both-white-thats-it/
- Published: 2026-11-12T03:55:21+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T04:21:14+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/sports/charles-barkley-sounds-off-on-pistons-broadcast-who-compared-austin-reaves-to-larry-bird/
- Topics: Basketball, Sport, World

## Key points

- Barkley rejected comparisons between Reaves and Bird.
- Reaves scored 43 points in a Lakers win.
- He made all 11 free throws.

## Summary

Charles Barkley criticised a Detroit Pistons broadcast comparison of Austin Reaves to Larry Bird, saying the two have little in common beyond being white. His comments followed Reaves’ standout game for the Lakers, and underline Barkley’s view that the comparison diminishes Bird’s legacy.

Reaves scored 43 points in the Lakers’ 121-116 win, making four of six three-pointers and all 11 free throws, alongside five rebounds and four assists. He stepped up while Luka Dončić was unavailable and is in the first season of a four-year, $185 million contract.

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