Steve Mayles has further shared his thoughts on King K. Rool's inclusion.
After reading the article, I can see how it could be scary to not know how other people would handle your character behind your back. I do agree that if anyone could reimagine King K. Rool successfully, Sakurai would be up there since the man is a perfectionist. Dixie and Banjo would be cool too of course, interesting that he states he wants Dixie's kneepads from Country 2 and 3 back.
After reading the article, I can see how it could be scary to not know how other people would handle your character behind your back. I do agree that if anyone could reimagine King K. Rool successfully, Sakurai would be up there since the man is a perfectionist. Dixie and Banjo would be cool too of course, interesting that he states he wants Dixie's kneepads from Country 2 and 3 back.