Product Details

• Actors: Michael Jordan, Tyrin Turner, Christopher Reid, Christopher Martin
• Directors: Zack Snyder
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Team Marketing
• DVD Release Date: November 8, 2005
• Run Time: 42 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000AMFEI6
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #45,898 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• Learn more about "Michael Jordan's Playground (NBA Hardwood Classics)" on IMDb

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Basketball legend Michael Jordan is both subject and star of this video, which begins with a dizzying montage of Jordan's spectacular moves on the court. That's followed by dramatic feature about a dejected teenager who doesn't make the cut at a high school basketball team tryout but who winds up, as if by magic, getting coaching from Jordan himself. Pertinent clips from Jordan's college and pro career illustrate particular points as he delivers lessons about determination and "heart." Some of Jordan's teammates and illustrious opponents also appear in interview segments to talk about his fierce will to win. Rounding out Michael Jordan's Playground is a music video, in which Jordan even does a little dancing. This video is always entertaining, and chances are it would be helpful as a motivational tool for a young player. --Robert J. McNamara

Product Description

New to DVD! Update your NBA collection with this classic title with a new branded line look featuring one of the greatest athletes of all-time. Value priced for an impulse purchase just in time for the start to the NBA season. Combines dazzling highlights from Jordan's spectacular career and a dramatic and personal storyline. Inspired by the life story of the NBA's greatest superstar, Jordan makes his acting debut, as he encourages a young player who has been cut from his high school team. This unique DVD also captures Jordan's most exciting moments on the court and conveys Michael's own insights about how hard work and dedication will help you reach your goals.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Aunt's review July 2, 2001

By A Customer

Format:VHS Tape

In black and white throughout and this turned off my nephew from the beginning - "It's for grown-ups." (Although I realized the older sports clips might be in black and white, and had told him so, I was surprised that parts of the video did not change to color - the box was in high color and does not state that the video is B and W.) Overall content is good with a motivational story line and a marvelous collection of the high spots that show the range of Jordan's immense talent. A great item to add to or to start a collection. Just not a good video to grab a child's interest.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting action, thought-provoking message! June 16, 1999

By A Customer

Format:VHS Tape

I use this video as a basis for instructing motivation, values, and goal setting. And the action shots are phenomenol! MJ turns basketball into a ballet...

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The way basketball was meant to be played July 7, 1999

By A Customer

Format:VHS Tape

A ballet on the basketball court. It motivates you to do your best. The art of dunking reaches a new level.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars First of its kind! February 26, 2008

By Big Willy

Format:DVD

BOTTOM LINE:

CLASSIC! Yet again, MJ starts another trend that carried over to this day, blending basketball with hiphop. This video shows Jordan schooling a young guy (Tyren Turner - Caine of 'Menace to Society'!) about giving his all to become a great player. Thru this, we get to see never-before seen footage (at that time) of a monster MJ killing teams and scoring at will.

Nice music video montage at the end, again a first for sports vids.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars GOOD FOR YOUNG PLAYERS. March 13, 2007

By COACH GEORGE

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

THIS IS ENJOYING AND I PASSED IT ON TO MY YOUNG PLAYERS. I THINK THAT'S WHO WOULD ENJOY THIS THE MOST. MJ TRIES TO GET A POINT ACROSS AND THE YOUNG PLAYERS SHOULD LISTEN TO HIM. ANY MJ FAN WOULD ENJOY THE BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Not in Black and White July 4, 2006

By Darren Griffiths

Format:VHS Tape

Not sure what the previous review is about. The video is not black and white at all - apart from 5 seconds of still photography.

Excellent video and still the best for rapid-fire highlights

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Basketball Video January 31, 2007

By D. Green

Format:DVD

This is truly a great basketball video for entertainment or motivation for any age... I showed this during a birthday party to about 25 children (4th & 5th grade). The kids liked it so much I had to show it again and parents and kids all had a great time watching it! I think the Aunt's review on July 2, 2001, was watching the wrong video as Michael's Playground is a color video, not B&W...?