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Wizards announcer is slammed for saying Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr. 'pulled the trigger at the right time' on buzzer-beating three-pointer: NBA star's father was shot to death in 2004 Washington Wizards announcer Glenn Consor has apologized for making an unfortunate 'trigger' reference about Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr.'s father The remark came after a game-winning shot against the Wizards on Wednesday: 'Kevin Porter Jr., like his dad, pulled that trigger right at the right time' Porter Sr. pled guilty to in a fatal shooting in 1993 and was shot to death in 2004 Consor claim he was 'mistakenly' referring to former Washington Bullets guard Kevin Porter, who played for the team in the 80s before it became the Wizards Consor has not been punished, but he has been criticized by many, including LeBron James: 'How insensitive can you be to say something like this'

By Alex Raskin Sports News Editor For Dailymail.com

Published: 17:59 GMT, 6 January 2022 | Updated: 18:20 GMT, 6 January 2022

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After making an unfortunate 'trigger' reference during Wednesday night's Wizards-Rockets game, a Washington announcer has apologized after 'mistakenly' confusing the father of Houston guard Kevin Porter Jr., who was shot to death in 2004, with a former Bullets player of the same name.

On Thursday, Wizards broadcaster Glenn Consor issued a statement on Twitter apologizing for the remark, which came after Porter Jr.'s game-winning shot against the Wizards and has since drawn criticism from none other than LeBron James.

'You've got to give credit,' Consor said after Porter Jr. sealed a 114-11 win with a buzzer-beating game-winning three-pointer. 'Kevin Porter Jr., like his dad, pulled that trigger right at the right time.'

Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3) shoots a game-winning three-pointer over Raul Neto

Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3) shoots a game-winning three-pointer over Raul Neto

After making an unfortunate 'trigger' reference during Wednesday night's Wizards-Rockets game, a Washington announcer has apologized after 'mistakenly' confusing the father of Houston guard Kevin Porter Jr., who was shot to death in 2004, with a former Bullets player of the same name. On Thursday, Wizards broadcaster Glenn Consor issued a statement on Twitter apologizing for the remark, which came after Porter Jr.'s game-winning shot against the Wizards and has since drawn criticism from none other than LeBron James

Unfortunately for Consor, many presumed his mistake was an intentional reference to Kevin Porter Sr. (pictured), who pleaded guilty in the shooting death of a 14-year-old girl in 1993 and was later shot to death in a Seattle bar in 2004

After making an unfortunate 'trigger' reference during Wednesday night's Wizards-Rockets game, a Washington announcer has apologized after 'mistakenly' confusing the father of Houston guard Kevin Porter Jr., who was shot to death in 2004, with a former Bullets player of the same name. On Thursday, Wizards broadcaster Glenn Consor issued a

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