Too many people to quote here so I'll just try cover everything. If I missed something call me out on it.
Sorry about the Euro player thing but traditionally players who come to play in the physical American leagues have to adjust to it. Its a fact. When they don't adjust they gain the label as soft. Plain and simple. In recent years the international players have show more toughness but theres still players that keep the stereotype alive.
I'ma pull a Bush and not associate with Terrorists.. or who ever I want to label as evil or just has a different opinion than mine. So, Rocketeer I'm breaking of diplomatic relations. No crossing into political topics for us since you sound like I did around Bush's re-election.. Oh its not his fault. Now, I realize he's driving this vehicle of Americans decent.
KG has more help more now than ever and is looking to have his hands full with the Hawks. Then again this is only their 1st year together so its still pretty impressive. The comparison tho was KG in place of Dirk. He doesn't score like Dirk but sure makes up for it everywhere else which I feel would make us a far better team.
I'm prolly a little hard on Dirk since I wasn't around last season to vent about our embarrassment. So this is two years of frustration speaking. Bottom line is we need to surround him with more players that fit his style or move him for pieces that fit what we have now. We've been trying to find pieces that complement Dirk for several years now and Cuban can't seem to find the right fit. So something has to give...