This tournament became the first to use the 10ths-second timer in the final minute of each period when played in NBA arenas.
You could pretty much go into any NBA arena outside of Los Angeles during the season and hear the same cheer.
Three months later, on February 17, 2005, the NBA imposed new security guidelines for all NBA arenas.
Every game was played in NBA arenas and the best local talent was found in the Open Runs.
Aside from streetball, Ryan is also known for performing during halftime shows at NBA arenas with the basketball performance group "Project Playground".
It was also the largest venue in the nation built for basketball, being larger than any NBA arena at that time.
The Sports Arena was the first NBA arena to feature a rotating billboard at courtside.
Rotating billboards eventually became standard at all NBA arenas.
NBA arenas paid tribute to Erving's retirement by staging special events for him.
Although more recent NBA arenas have surpassed the Rose Garden in amenities, it still is well regarded as a facility.