Former Bull CJ Watson Felt 'Mistreated' by Chicago

" CJ Watson returned to the United Center Saturday looking for payback.

“I thought I kind of got mistreated, but it is what it is," said Watson, who started in place of the injured Derrick Rose during the first round of last year's playoffs.

For those who have forgotten, or blocked it out, the Bulls were unceremoniously dispatched from the first round of last year’s playoffs by the Philadelphia 76ers. Watson became the goat and took much of the blame for Chicago’s 79-78 elimination game loss.

Over the summer he left the Bulls to sign with the Brooklyn Nets.

During his first game back in the United Center since signing with the Nets, Watson was asked about the way the season ended last year. He said he felt like he was treated unfairly after the play that ultimately decided the game.

Most fans will remember "the play" all too well: the Bulls were holding on to a slim lead and with the game seemingly in hand, Watson – a career 80 percent free-throw shooter – inexplicably avoided taking the foul by Jrue Holiday. A foul which would have sent him to the charity stripe "

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