"I apologize": Kevin Durant Delivers Heartfelt Response to X User's Public Plea Amid Rockets Superstar's Free Throw Struggles

Kevin Durant led the Houston Rockets to their second straight win on Wednesday, beating the Toronto Raptors, 139-121. Durant put up 31 points, on 11-of-19 shooting from the field, and 5-of-8 shooting from the free throw line, along with five rebounds and three blocks. After the game, Durant delivered a heartfelt message to an X user, who pleaded for him to stay consistent on his free throw shooting as he wished the Rockets star to average 30 points per game this season while shooting 50/40/90. "Can you stop missing free throws big bro I really want you to average 30 on 50/40/90 again @KDTrey5," the X user wrote. BaitGod @keeptrolling5LINKCan you stop missing free throws big bro I really want you to average 30 on 50/40/90 again @KDTrey5"Great analysis biggest bro. I apologize. I will be even more locked in moving forward. I promise," Durant replied.After four games this season, Durant is shooting 50% from the field, 27.3% from the three-point line, and 90.3% from the free-throw line. More than his free-throw shooting, Durant's biggest struggles this season were his three-point marksmanship, following two games in which he did not make any three-pointers. Durant is averaging 26.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game to lead the Rockets to a 2-2 record to start the season. The Rockets started the season with two losses against the defending champions OKC Thunder and the Detroit Pistons, before bouncing back against the Brooklyn Nets and the Toronto Raptors. Kevin Durant expresses optimism on Rockets' growth as a team this seasonNow in his 19th season in the NBA, Kevin Durant hopes the Rockets continue to grow throughout the season, following closely-contested games to start the season, including a double-overtime loss against the Thunder in the season opener. According to Durant, the team will be learning in pressure-packed situations during end-game situations, which, he said, will be important late in the season. "We're basically a new team with a whole new lineup with six, seven plus guys. We're trying to figure it out... More tests like that. Pressure-packed, late games, I think that's going to make us a better team," he said."I think that's going to define who we are. That's the toughest part of the game to master, is the late game. "If we master that and continue to be in those positions to learn, I think we'll be fine."The Durant-led Rockets will next face the Boston Celtics on Halloween, Nov. 1, as they aim to continue their streak.