However, during the following half-decade the necessary amount was raised, and the building opened on Feb. 17, 1968, less than one month after the National Basketball Association played its 18th All-Star Game.
Namun, selama setengah dekade berikutnya jumlah yang diperlukan meningkat, dan bangunan di buka pada 17 Februari 1968, kurang dari satu bulan setelah National Basketball Association (NBA) memainkan All Stars game yang ke-18.