Just because you say it’s relevant doesn’t make it so. He was under contract through 2024 whether he coached or not. Denver had to get permission to interview him whether he coached or not. He could demand a high salary and control whether he coached or not. Him pacing the sidelines last year could not be more irrelevant.
By the way, the poll on the front page shows 42% of fans on this site are unhappy with the trade. I don’t consider 58% a great majority.