I know it was cheaper for the city to build a new gym than to renovate it, and I know that it was lacking the modern amenities of today's NBA arenas (i.e. Like FedEx has) and in general disrepair. However, it was uniquely cool. Fortunately, countless schools have luxurious gyms. Those are a dime a dozen. Unfortunately, shockingly few schools play in unique venues. IMO, that short coming takes away from the fan experience as a whole. Memphis could have been something special. The city, state, university, and NBA/Grizzlies should have ponied up.