I don't give a fukk how much he played. Did they start him? Yes or no? This aspect of your argument has nothing to do with me.
As for Payton, got the same deal Rose got, basically started because Frank and DSJ pissed away their hopes, and despite being a starter up to now, Knicks fans hate him and would rather have Quickley start. The team traded for your boy and Payton still started the game, regardless of how Rose played. Why? Because Rose excels at what he does and they don't wanna fukk that up. Can't blame them.