Jalen Rose is still upset about coming off the bench with the Toronto Raptors and claims it is because he has had to fight for everything he has got.

"I've always had a chip on my shoulder, I've never had the red carpet treatment, I've never had anybody say, 'Oh here comes Jalen, let's open up the doors and give him everything that we have,' " Rose said after practice Thursday. "I've always had to be a guy to kick in the door and take it, and if they didn't give it to me, snatch it."

Jalen's starting role was taken over my newcomer Eric Williams who was acquired in the blockbuster Vince Carter Trade on Dec. 17th.  Coach Sam Mitchell is standing by his decision and no letting these latest developments change his mind.  In fact, in the last six games Rose has averaged 16.2 points a game as compared to 14.8 as a starter.

"I know Jalen wants to start, but I've got to do what I think is best for the team," Mitchell said Thursday, as the Raptors (12-21) prepared for Friday's game against Milwaukee. "I made the decision I made and it's not for me to go back and review, or think about, or second-guess.

"I respect the fact Jalen has played the way he has played, even though he wants to start. I've got to do what I think is best for the overall good of the team."