Wizards announcer apologizes to Houston's Kevin Porter Jr. for remarks

 

Washington announcer Glen Concer says he thought Porter was the son of former Washington player Kevin Porter.

WASHINGTON (AP) — 

Washington Wizards announcer Glenn Connor apologized Thursday for the reference to the father of Houston player Kevin Porter Jr. on Wednesday night's broadcast.

Porter scored a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds to beat the Wizards 114-111. Concor said: "You have to give credit. Kevin Porter Jr., like his father, pulled that trigger at just the right time.

Porter's father allegedly pleaded guilty to murder in the 1993 shooting death of a teenager. Concer said he mistakenly thought Porter was the son of former Washington player Kevin Porter.

"Please give me a chance to sincerely apologize to Kevin Porter Jr., his family and the Rockets organization for the comments I made during last night's game," Concor said on social media.

Concer said he has personally reached out to Porter to apologize and hopes to speak to him soon. NBC Sports Washington said it joined Concern in the apology.

A video of Concours' call was posted on Twitter and was retweeted by LeBron James, who expressed his displeasure.