WASHINGTON — Washington Wizards announcer Glenn Consor has apologized for a reference to Houston player Kevin Porter Jr.’s father during Wednesday night’s television broadcast.
After Porter made a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to beat the Wizards Consor said: “You’ve got to give credit. Kevin Porter Jr., like his dad, pulled that trigger right at the right time.”
Porter’s father reportedly pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the shooting death of a teenager in 1993.
Consor said he mistakenly thought Porter was the son of former Washington player Kevin Porter.
A video of Consor’s call was posted on Twitter and was retweeted by LeBron James, who expressed his displeasure.
