NBA Detroit Pistons 1988 1989 Champions Motor City Madness

NBA Detroit Pistons 1988 1989 Champions Motor City Madness

For the first time ever, Detroit Pistons? fans can own this 11-disc Collector?s Set loaded with every game from the Pistons? 1989 Eastern Conference Finals game against the Chicago Bulls and NBA Finals games versus the Los Angeles Lakers in their original broadcast form. A must-own for every Pistons? fan. This 11-disc ?Complete Game? Collector?s set celebrates the Pistons? amazing first NBA Championship run in 1989. The set includes all games from the 1989 Eastern Conference Finals vs. the Chicago Bulls. This DVD set also includes the complete 4 game sweep from the 1989 NBA Finals vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. As a bonus, the 1989 NBA Finals Championship Highlight Program, which tells the story of the entire season, is included.

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5 Stars Bad Boyz revisited
Fairly well video package.Excellent video quality!!! Could have included the actual telecast intros as there is no real pre-game setup for the viewers, no buildup to anticipation of a possible must-win, great scoring(MJ, Isiah,etc)performance!Still, a good package, like going back-in-time and reliving that action, the REAL Bad Boyz!!!!!

4 Stars another error
One noticeable error is that the location for Games Three, Four, and Six of the Eastern Conference Finals is listed as the United Center, which did not open until 1994; the correct location for these three games is Chicago Stadium.

3 Stars At least one game is NOT in its entirety
OK, I just received the set. Whenever I buy DVDs, I make sure to put them into my DVD player to make sure they will play. Occasionally I’ve gotten some DVDs that won’t play.

All of the discs in this set play fine in my player, however, I did notice another problem. The box says that all 10 games are shown in their entirety. Well, when I put in Disc 4 (containing Game 4 of the ECF), I went to the start of the 4th quarter, and it started with 9:32 remaining in the 4th! I thought maybe that they had put the chapter break in the wrong place, so I rewinded it a little bit. I saw the last few seconds of the 3rd quarter, and all of a sudden it went to 9:32 of the 4th quarter. So the first 2 minutes and 28 seconds of the 4th quarter are definitely missing.

I don’t have time right now to watch all of the discs in their entirety to find out if that’s the only instance of missing footage, or if there are more instances of missing footage. But it’s a little disappointing when they say that all the games are in their entirety, only to find out that that’s not the case.

5 Stars Not Exactly A Fan of The Bad Boys but…
I had to buy this set strictly because it includes all six games of the 1989 Eastern Conference Finals between the Pistons and Chicago Bulls. This was the “Doug Collins-coached/pre-Triangle offense” Bulls, before their championship dynasty. You could see exactly how this Bulls/Pistons rivalry was starting to grow. Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant were still too young and inexperienced, so the Bulls offense heavily relied on Michael Jordan. Nevertheless, the games were intense. The upstart Bulls gave the Bad Boys their biggest challenge in the ‘89 playoffs. This set also includes the Pistons four-game sweep of the Lakers in the NBA Finals that spring. Detroit had one of the best backcourts at the time with Isiah Thomas and Joe Dumars. Up front they had resident Bad Boys Bill Laimbeer, Rick Mahorn, plus the steady veteran Mark Aguirre. And finally, the deepest bench in the league with Vinnie Johnson, John Salley, Dennis Rodman and James Edwards. Whether you’re a Bad Boy for life or MJ fan, you’ll want this set just to relive the classic confrontations.

4 Stars Good Buy
I am big Celtics fan, but I felt compelled to buy this set to keep my library of great basketball going. I have all of the NBA Dynasty Series, and this set is just as good. Great action by Jordan, Magic and all of the Pistons.

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Michael Jordan to the Max

Michael Jordan to the Max

The greatest basketball player of all time gets an appropriate clip reel in this 45-minute documentary, which was originally released in the IMAX format. While you can’t simulate IMAX’s 80-foot-high screen in your living room, you can still get the thrills and awe-inspiring footage of this tribute to one man’s talent and endurance. Much of the original footage was shot during the 1997 NBA Finals between the Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz. With great behind-the-scenes footage and terrific game material, the film gets close to Jordan in practice and on the court. And the film includes a number of greatest hits, including his commercials and most memorable dunks. Still, while there are intriguing interviews with everyone from former Bulls coach Phil Jackson to professional Jordan hanger-on Bob Greene, this film seems a little self-serving at times (Jordan’s company coproduced it). Also, some key voices from that team are conspicuously absent, including Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and Ron Harper. In the end, however, it’s all about the highlights–and Jordan’s career (and his NBA finale) was one long one. –Marshall Fine

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5 Stars JORDAN “NEED I SAY MORE”
I would buy this video, a thousand times over again for this price, see the GREATEST BASKETBALL PLAYER WHO HAS EVER LIVED, in the IMAX format. Need I say more!!!!

5 Stars GREAT MOVIE!!!
Awesome movie. Perfect for any Jordan fan! I was a little worried that this movie would not play full screen on my flat screen t.v. but to my enjoyment it did. It plays covering the entire screen and it has a very clear picture! don’t let this one pass you by.

1 Star Dissapoiting Don’t Buy this
Many people brought this probably thought might has some great MJ play clip but that;s totally wrong u getting a few histoy of his carrerr but 90% is focus at the last game when he;s in bull, that’s all, so not worthly unless u die hard MJ fan and ignore review from others ! There;s better one out there.

5 Stars Powerful
Very informative about the MVP. Great inspiration to those who are getting into basketball.

5 Stars Excelente
Tiene un excelente contenido, sobre todo las remembranzas sobre la vida profesional de MJ, recomendable.

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Michael Jordan Air Time NBA Hardwood Classics

Michael Jordan Air Time NBA Hardwood Classics

Michael Jordan had won two championships and lived through two small scandals when this documentary-lite was made in 1993. During his 1991-1992 season, the unauthorized book The Jordan Rules accused the player of being a bossy, hot-tempered team captain, and questions about Michael’s off-court gambling habits arose. Still, as the level-headed Jordan notes, he had decided that year that the only person who could knock him off his pedestal would be himself–not a book author or media folks. In short, Michael matured. And while watching Air Time, it’s hard not to believe in a guy who’s had to believe in himself so often–especially when you see the endless stream of media pressure and public attention the man faced every day. It puts Jordan’s love for golf in a new light, as a serene escape from the NBA circus.

While the video sprinkles Jordan’s commentary throughout, it covers the Chicago Bulls’ first two championships (with downright cool footage of the 1992 playoff series against the Knicks); Michael’s second Olympic experience; his commercial endorsement work; and a music video with the ever-ghoulish Michael Jackson. Sneak peeks into Jordan’s home life with Juanita and the kids are also tossed in. What’s most engaging, though, is not walking down memory lane into the Bulls’ glory days against L.A., Portland, and every other NBA team, but learning what a truly stable and genuine off-court demeanor Jordan has. In an age when young players proudly sport their arrogant, entitled attitudes, Michael’s authentically gracious ways are those of a dying breed. After all, what red-hot player today–when given the opportunity to be captain of a Dream Team featuring Magic Johnson and Larry Bird–would defer without hesitation to his elders? Latrel Sprewell, he’s not–and thank goodness. –Karen Karleski

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5 Stars MJ Air Time review
This is a wonderful Michael Jordan Highlight video focusing on one of his best years.

5 Stars awesome
ITS AWESOME TO HAVE THIS VIDEOS AGAIN. I HAD THEM IN VHS FORMAT YEARS AGO AND HVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THEM ON DVD. IM GLAD I COULD GET IT.

5 Stars Review On Air Time
This video sends chills through my body when I watch it. It shows Michael at his best and in the prime of his leaping days. This video is a motivation to me, I try to put it on every morning when I wake up. I strongly reccomend this video.

5 Stars IF you like Mike you will like Airtime
Airtime came out after the Bulls second championship, during a time when Jordan was being touted as the greatest player that ever was just preceding the final season before his first retirement. What is captured here is the last of the youthful Jordan who beat you with speed because he didn’t have to out think you. This video is only second to Micheal Jordan’s playground in capturing the athletic marvel that Air Jordan possessed. Whether you are a basketball -or- Jordan enthusiast or impressed by the things Micheal Jordan could and did do on the court, I recommend this video. The people at NBA Entertainment packaged it so that it is not some romp for enthusiasts only. Quite entertaining. Expect to see Micheal Jackson, as well! Hey, maybe that works for you, eh

5 Stars It’s air time
“Air Time,” like all Michael Jordan videos, is awesome and scores a thundering slam dunk. It has a lot of Jordan’s best gravity-defying shots and dunks, but it has a lot more than just highlights. Out of all the Michael Jordan videos I’ve seen, this one has more about Jordan as a person than any of the others. You’ll see him spending time at home with his family, playing golf, and off the court at the Barcelona Olympics in ‘92. It also has a lot of insight from Jordan himself on what it’s like to be a superstar, what he thinks of his friends in the NBA, and he talks about what he thinks of himself when it comes to basketball and as a role model.

“Air Time” does have a lot of Michael Jordan highlights from the regular season, a couple of the championships, an all-star game, and from the ‘92 Olympics. It also tells of some of the controversy Jordan had to put up with such as the accusations of his gambling and when a writer stated something that Jordan supposedly said about one of his teammates.

Bottom line, when you watch “Air Time,” you’ll learn a lot more about Michael Jordan than you ever knew before, and it’s coming from him in his own words. It also has some spectacular highlights that you will never forget. If you’re a Michael Jordan fan, I recommend getting this video right away. If you’re not a Michael Jordan fan, this video might change your mind about him.

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Michael Jordans 50 Greatest Games From His Ncaa Championship to Six Nba Titles

Michael Jordans 50 Greatest Games From His Ncaa Championship to Six Nba Titles

The most famous moments of one of the world’s most famous men. Here is Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan in action complete with photographs and game stats, in a book that is bound to be a keepsake for any Michael Jordan fan, young or old. 50 photos.

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5 Stars this book drains a trey
The book I read called Michael Jordan’s 50 Greatest Games is about MJ’s best games that he plauyed. The book is meduim sized and is easy to read. In the book you will learn about MJ from his college years at North Carolina to the NBA on the Bulls team. Each game they rate. They rate tthe games by scoring, game importance, oppnent strength, historical significance, pressure points, defense, MJ’s phyisical condition, and long odds. I really liked this book. I recomened this book for peopoe who like MJ and baskeball.

3 Stars both sides
I have mixed feelings about Michael Jordan. On the one hand, he is a great athlete. I respect his work ethic. He has turned in a number of great performances and is no doubt one of the greatest to have ever played the game of basketball.

There is a flipside. Michael Jordan got all kinds of special treatment while he was in the NBA. He was the first player I noticed who was granted all kinds of trips to the charity stripe because of unbelievably, ticky tack calls. He scored at least ten points a game at the free throw line from bogus calls. It was great when there was a picture session for ‘greats of the game’ with Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan. Magic told Larry not to stand too close to Michael or they might call a foul. In front of reporters and television viewers, that was a classic comment by Magic. I believe Mike got 99% of all calls in his favor because he was such a cash cow for the NBA. Dominique Wilkins was robbed of a slam dunk championship when Mike scored a perfect 50 doing the same dunk Dr. J did years before. I doubt Dr. J ever received a perfect 50 for it. Dominique’s dunk was much more impressive, and he received a 49.5. Please. Mike got in a fight with Reggie Miller, and only Miller got suspended at first. Only after there was an outcry did Mike get suspended. How are Mike’s punches different? Mike elbowed Kevin Johnson to the ground for all to see, and Kevin was called for blocking!

I am not too impressed that the bulls beat the lakers in the NBA finals. Magic was double teamed every game every minute he was in. On top of that, James Worthy and Byron Scott were injured. Magic and Larry never won three championships in a row because the competition, teams, and players in the 80s were much better than the nineties. Luc Longley, Will Perdue, Bill Cartwright, or Bill Wennington stopping Kareem? Ha!

Sport Magazine recently had a piece on the ten greatest moments and ten greatest players ever in the NBA. Mike was ranked number one all time player. Kudos to Mike for mentioning in ‘For the love of the game’ that to pick a “greatest ever” is impossible because of all the different eras and evolutions of basketball. The nineties bulls were given three of the ten greatest moments in NBA history. This is just more Mike bias. Give me a break. There are hundreds of classic and amazing moments in NBA history. One of the moments picked was Mike beating the Jazz in the final minutes of his last game. He put his hand on Bryon Russel’s backside and shoved him out of the way. Then Mike made the game winnig shot. All eyes were on Mike, but the ref did not make the obvious call.

There is also Mike’s arrogance. According to him, Wilt Chamberlain was a fluke eventhough Wilt was a great all around player. He made a comment about Magic and Larry reaching a ‘certain level of greatness’ and that the two were not good on defense. What? Are we talking about the same Larry Bird? Shaquille Oneal is also much better and much improved than Mike gives him credit for. Shaq has turned into a solid defender, passer, and he works hard at both ends of the floor.

Mike’s corporate poster boy behavior is laughable. He did ads for AT&T and then MCI. The Wayans family is also split between the two companies. Mike talked about the enviroment in Rayovac ads and then pitches hot dogs? Mike is not the only athlete who will pitch anything and everything to make millions. I wonder if Mike has checked into Nike’s labor practices.

Players like Mike and Charles Barkley soured me on the NBA. Charles played like a thug and got away with it because he was a star. Plus, Charles insisted on wearing number 34 at Philadelphia eventhough it was retired for NBA great Billy Cunningham. The star treatment and inflated egos has grown old, and that has turned a lot of people off to sports. I miss the Lakers and Celtics match ups of the 1980s.

5 Stars this is a great book for basketball fans
there are all sorts of neat features in this book. What I especially liked were the box scores, where you can see Jordan’s changing cast and how it evolved. I don’t agree with every ranking, but he’s got good reasons for his choices. There’s even a practice listed, which I thought was really interesting.

5 Stars The author steps up and drains a trey!
Everybody has a favorite Michael story; it was a smart move for this writer to hash out an objective way–a formula that makes sense– to rate stellar MJ performances on the court. In the same way that video stores carry Roger Ebert’s movie/video book at the checkout counter, sports bars should stock Condor’s book–right behind the Jagermeister and shot glasses–to settle countless Jordan debates that are sure to rage in years to come….

5 Stars Bob Condor picks em…
Condor has some interesting choices…and he has a formula behind his picks… from his number 1 choice, to his 50th…we see a man depecting another man…and both of them know their game…although…i think the third game of the final series with the lakers should have been in there somewhere…but, thats just me

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Michael Jordan His Airness NBA Hardwood Classics

Michael Jordan His Airness NBA Hardwood Classics

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. From his days as a child in North Carolina to his retirement from the Chicago Bulls in 1999, His Airness takes you on a journey through Michael Jordan’s career. Complete with spectacular highlights along with interviews from teammates, coaches and writers, plus Michael’s own insight, this video captures the spirit, determination and championship drive of this global icon.

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3 Stars More of the same from Jordan.
BOTTOM LINE:

Just more highlights from his career up to his first retirement and his comeback. Nothing that any fan doesn’t know about. still fun to watch Jordan dominate tho!

5 Stars Summed Up, Who MJ really is
I watched this movie during my first year of doing graduate study. It really moved me. Not only it tells us the story of how Michael achieve his greatness, but also how we can come back to achieve even more great accomplishments.

Combined with tremendous illustrative music, this video should put some buterflies into your stomach. Everybody would love to watch this movie. Even for a non basketball fan, I think this movie would still be a remarkable movie to watch.

5 Stars AMAZING!
Being the MJ fan that I am, I have seen quiet a lot of movies about Jordan, and really I must say that this is one of the best, it has all those moves that just make MJ the great player that he is, I mean the way he moves with the ball, its just amazing, and unlike some other movies, this one doesnt waste long time on people talking, but shows what MJ is all about BASKETBALL.

5 Stars It is the most Outstanding and unforgettable sports video
This video features a complete summary that documents Air Jordan’s remarkable NBA career which I think nobody will ever achieve. It is just as great as Michael jordan’s career. But the video is inclued in ‘Ultimate Jordan’ on DVD.

4 Stars Good enough.
This video is brilliant for getting a general picture of the the career of the legend that is Michael Jordan. However if you are a MJ groupy like me and you’ve seen all of his previous vids then there isn’t much in this that hasn’t been seen before. Still a great video and a must buy for die hard MJ fans.

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Michael Jordan Come Fly with Me NBA Hardwood Classics

Michael Jordan Come Fly with Me NBA Hardwood Classics

It’s showtime! Come Fly with Me packs in 50 minutes of breathtaking basketball highlights of the man considered the greatest basketball player of all time: Michael Jordan. Produced in 1989, before Jordan’s first championship with the Chicago Bulls, Come Fly covers Michael’s middle-class childhood in North Carolina, his rise in the NCAA ranks with the University of North Carolina, and the first few professional seasons with the Bulls. But if it’s athletic wonders you seek as opposed to lots of factual details, you’ll be well satisfied. This video clearly was designed to celebrate, not necessarily sketch out, the man and his history.

Early footage of Michael will delight longtime Bulls fans. Included are interviews with family members, school mentors (we meet the coach who made the now-famous cut of Michael from his high-school junior varsity team), and 1980s Bulls coach Doug Collins (complete with frizzy ‘fro), and plenty of slam dunks, athletic ballet, and “Wanna Be Like Mike” charisma. Missing is mention of fellow University of North Carolina teammates James Worthy and Sam Perkins, as well as a decent hip-hop soundtrack (the music is early sports documentary cheezola), but these are small flaws compared to the man’s jaw-dropping aerobics. Footage of the slam-dunk contest alone–where Jordan captured his own goal of taking off at the free-throw line and dunking at the hoop (complete with legs bent back in Air flight)–will leave viewers grinning and shaking their heads. His energy is endless, his creativity self-renewing, and his athleticism graceful and magical. This video is a fun peek into the youthful Michael now so far behind us. –Karen Karleski

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5 Stars Great Classic NBA Video!
BOTTOM LINE:

This was one of the biggest selling sports videos of its time (1989), and for good reason; it captured all of the unbelievable moments, moves, highlights and dunks of a Young Jordan - from his days in UNC, to his historic rookie year in the NBA to the days when he was a scoring machine!

Witness MJ start the whole marketing mega-trend that (sadly) helped make all of these new young athletes the overpaid crybabies that they are today. lol

5 Stars These are visions of what might have been
And if you’re doin’ drugs, stop it. Come Fly With Me captures the legend of Micheal Jordan in an exciting, and honest video. Fans of Jordan are priveledged to old commercials, and excellent NBA footage that demonstrates exactly why Jordan’s star shines so bright. Narrated by Jay Thomas - who does a surprisingly nice job - the video illuminates Jordan’s passion for the game as well as the pride in his family that drives him to succeed. It must be nice to be a natural at something…at anything; however, to watch Jordan take on the world’s best and make their skills seem childlike is an amazing feat. The video actually offers to viewers a incredible insight into life and hard work. Come Fly With Me is able to be enjoyed, and understood by fans of any age.

Mr. Jordan - your video is inspirational!!! That’s the ticket!

4 Stars Best basketball video ever!
I used to wear this video OUT at Blockbuster when I was younger, great old school basketball video. COME FLY WITH MICHAEL. Back when the NBA was actually fun to watch.

5 Stars Jordan, the early years
If you have any doubt who the greatest basketball player of all time is, watch this video. This film was made nearly 15 years ago and it still wows me. I’m from Chicago so it is a Windy City bias. But it is true he is the best. Before the championships and him beating the Bad Boys, Jordan dazzled fans all over the nation with his 360 dunks, sick layups, incredible game winning shots and his winning attitude is what made up of Jordan before he won his six titles. This video also details his early life with his family, his daily battles on his families Basketball court with his older brother Larry. Him getting cut from his varsity high school team and his eventuall stardom at Laney high school. His successful run at North Carolina, with star teamates, James Worthy and Sam Perkins. Him winning the 1982 NCAA title against Patrick Ewing’s Georgetown. Also relives his 1984 Olympic gold medal. Him being drafted third by the Bulls. Being passed over by the Portland TrailBlazers for…. Sam Bowie!!! The video also goes over Micheal’s dramtic rise into stardom in 1984-85 where he won Rookie Of The Year. He then breaks his foot in early 1986 and he came all the way back, despite the Bulls front office telling him not to do it.He came back with fire, when in the 1986 playoffs, he scored 63 points against a team with four hall of famers, Bill Walton, Robert Parish, Kevin McHale, and of course, Larry Bird. This video is a gem to own, for any basketball fans, and MJ fans. Also, you can find this video on the Ultimate Jordan DVD collection, which I also own. You will love it.

5 Stars A MUST HAVE FOR JORDAN FANS
One Word: Bestsportsvideoever.

Awesome highlights from his early years. The dialogue from this video and the calls of the announcers will stick in your head. If you play basketball, Every time you touch a basketball you will try to immitate highlights from this video. If you are a Michael Jordan fan, you absolutely MUST have this video. If you aren’t a Michael Jordan fan, you still should have it. Best sports video I have ever seen. If you are a Michael Jordan fan, you will not be able to take this tape out of your VCR.

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Chicago Bulls 1991 NBA Champions Learning to Fly

Chicago Bulls 1991 NBA Champions Learning to Fly

7 Disc Set - Celebrate the Chicago Bulls’ first NBA Championship with this incredible 6-disc DVD collector’s set. Relive the historic 1991 NBA Finals showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers with all 5 games, each in its entirety and original broadcast format. Also included is an action-packed Championship season recap with memorable highlights and revealing behind-the-scenes footage. Experience the heart-pounding action again and again!

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4 Stars Great, but could’ve used a bit more
If you’re a Bulls fan or just a fan of the NBA, these 5 games featuring Michael and Scottie and Magic and Worthy will entertain you for hours. My only question is Why didnt this set include the 4 game sweep of the pistons? The pistons box set includes the ECF against Chicago. If,and hopefully when, the second Bulls Championship set comes out, it will have the seven games against New York along with the six games against Portland. All in all, its a hell of a collection. Just need to work a bit harder next time fellas. Get on it, and dont disappoint

5 Stars Awesome, everything I expected
There was a user who said part of a game was missing, but it appeared that was how it was originally broadcast. The DVD package says it’s in the original broadcast format, and it meets those expectations.

5 Stars “A must” for lakers funs
Just a few words: excellent quality and very good presentation, it’s a pleasure to see again (after years) these five games with Jordan vs Magic.

I hope Amazon will be releasing stuff like this in the future (different finals like 1985 against Boston Celtics).

3 Stars Needs non-broadcast audio track
Having purchased the Bulls’ Dynasty Series title, I quickly tired of the network announcer’s play-by-play, espcially the grating, innane, nonsensical Bill Walton and the try-too-hard Marv Albert. I wish they would have an audience-only audio track available. It would be like being at the game. I could listen to guys like Doug Collins and Hubie Brown, who give good insight into the plays, but they weren’t working for NBC.

5 Stars Worth the money
I loved watching these games, all five games of the 1991 NBA Finals between the Lakers and Bulls. Games 2, 4, and 5 have the classic “NBA on NBC intro”, something I was not expecting after reading some previous reviews for it. There is pre-game talk before each game, which gives it some flavor of what to expect for each game. The quality is much better than I expected from games recorded 16 years ago.

If anyone purchased the Chicago Bulls: 1990s DVD, one will notice there is 20 + minutes of extra footage on game 5, the clincher. More pre-game and locker room footage. It is not made to fit a 2 hour time frame for NBATV or ESPN Classic. That is a plus to me because the celebrations are entertaining.

I noticed in game 3 that it is not 100% the full broadcast. They chipped 30 seconds, and it’s easy to tell. This probably happened a few more times, but if so, it’s hard to tell. They did what they could I suppose and it didn’t take away too much from the game.

The bonus sixth disc is the Learning To Fly video. This is also on the Chicago Bulls: 1990s DVD, just in case anyone is expecting more. I figured it to be the case when I purchased it.

The box itself is cool. The front is the boring Bulls logo, but the back has the 1991 team on it. Very nice. In the three cases for the 6 discs, each side has game statistics for the particular game. Very similar to the

2005 White Sox World Series DVDs. I’m a stat freak, and it was helpful in following the game.

Like I said, I’ll buy any Bulls Finals releases that come out. I’m already waiting for the 1992 NBA Finals to come out, and eventually I hope all of them are released.

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NBA Dynasty Series Los Angeles Lakers The Complete History

NBA Dynasty Series Los Angeles Lakers The Complete History

Packing a whopping 22 hours of content on five double-sided discs, Los Angeles Lakers: The Complete History is a treasure trove for fans of the purple and gold. In fact, even the ambitious title doesn’t do the set justice, as the opening 2002 documentary traces the franchise to its Minnesota roots and a vintage 1953 feature shows the game’s first dominant big man, George Mikan, in action. The glitzier West Coast years–Wilt, West, Magic, Kareem, Shaq, Kobe, et al.–are the primary focus, of course, and this set, one of the first two entries in the NBA Dynasty series (along with the slightly less-substantial Chicago Bulls: The 1990s), collects seven of the highlight videos that were released on VHS (2000 and 2002 were also on DVD), which provide a time-capsule look at each of the championship seasons.

The real joy of the set, however, is nine NBA playoff games presented as they were originally broadcast and almost in their entirety. They last about 90-100 minutes with TV introductions and post-game interviews, but minus halftime, commercials, and some slower moments. The games include such absolute classics as the game in which rookie Magic Johnson started at center in place of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and the 1987 “baby hook” game against the Boston Celtics. If you’re used to watching current NBA games you might be tempted to just skip to the end, but it’s surprisingly rewarding to watch the game develop, to watch the game’s superstars strut their stuff (or see a couple of 1972 reserves named Phil Jackson and Pat Riley), and to observe how radically the sport has changed over the years. Variable picture quality and technical glitches are unavoidable (even the 2002 game looks washed out), but this is the first time complete or nearly complete NBA games have been available in the home-video era, and they probably still look better than the VHS tapes you’ve been saving over the years. Yes, it’d be easy to argue about which games from the Lakers’ long history should have been included, and the highlight videos don’t have a ton of replay value, but the NBA Dynasty series is a major milestone in archived sports. –David Horiuchi

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Great gift for Laker fan
I bought this for my boyfriend, who is a big Laker fan, and he loved it!

5 Stars Excellent Lakers Video
Excellent video on the history of the Lakers and the full playback of key playoff games is great.

3 Stars Missing some games
Where are Game 5 of the 2004 Finals, Game 4 of the 2008 Finals and, of course, Game 6 of the 2008 Finals? That would give us a true picture of this “dynasty”. And I’m not even mentioning all the choke jobs from the 60s and 70s.

BTW, the Lakers set the record for the most LOSSES in the Championship round of all the 4 major prof. sports.

Time to “simmah down now” Laker fans!

4 Stars Info
* “The Laker Dynasty” (2004) - a 47-minute feature reviewing the history of the franchise that began in Minneapolis with the NBA’s first superstar George Mikan, moves through the Jerry West-Elgin Baylor-Wilt Chamberlain 1960s, to the Showtime Lakers of the 1980s, through the Shaq-Kobe dynasty of the new millennium.

* “Meet the Champs” (1954) - Rare, archival black-and-white film featuring the first NBA dynasty, the Minneapolis Lakers, including extensive highlights of the 1954 season, the Western Conference Finals against the Fort Wayne Pistons, and the 1954 NBA Finals against the New York Knickerbockers.

* 1972 NBA Finals Game 5, Knicks at Lakers - Complete Original Broadcast (ABC Sports).

* “That Magic Season” (1980) - Vintage NBA Films presentation reviewing the 1980 Playoffs, and NBA Finals between Dr. J’s Sixers and Magic Johnson’s Lakers.

* 1980 NBA Finals Game 6, Lakers at Sixers - Complete Original Broadcast (CBS Sports).

* “Something to Prove” (1982) - Vintage NBA Films presentation reviewing the 1982 NBA Finals, a rematch of the 1980 Sixers-Lakers matchup.

* 1982 NBA Finals Game 1, Lakers at Sixers - Complete Original Broadcast (CBS Sports).

* “Return to Glory” (1985) - Vintage NBA Films presentation reviewing the 1985 playoffs, and the 1985 NBA Finals between the Lakers and Celtics.

* 1985 NBA Finals Game 6, Lakers at Celtics - Complete Original Broadcast (CBS Sports)

* “The Drive for Five” (1987) - The story of the 1986-87 Lakers, from opening night through victory over the Celtics in the NBA Finals.

* 1987 NBA Finals Game 4, Lakers at Celtics - Complete Original Broadcast (CBS Sports).

* “Back to Back” (1988) - The story of the 1987-88 Lakers, from training camp to the NBA Finals victory over the Detroit Pistons.

* 1988 NBA Finals Game 7, Pistons at Lakers - Complete Original Broadcast (CBS Sports).

* “2000 Championship Season” (2000) - The story of the 1999-2000 season, when Kobe and Shaq put aside their differences to take their first of three NBA Championships.

* 2000 NBA Finals Game 4, Lakers at Pacers - Complete Original Broadcast (NBC Sports).

* “2001 Championship Season” (2001) - The story of the 2000-01 Lakers.

* 2001 NBA Finals Game 5, Lakers at Sixers - Complete Original Broadcast (NBC Sports).

* “2002 Championship Season” (2002) - The story of the Three-Peat!

* 2002 Western Conference Finals Game 7, Lakers at Kings - Complete Original Broadcast (NBC Sports).

5 Stars Classic Laker games & highlights
This 5 dvd package includes:

DISC 1

SIDE 1

-The Lakers Dynasty (History of the Lakers)

SIDE 2

-Dynasty Overview (Minneapolis Lakers)

-Meet the Champs (1953 Minneapolis Lakers)

-Almost a Dynasty (Lakers of the 60’s)

-1972 NBA Finals game 5 (Wilt Chamberlain leads the Lakers over the Knicks. Missing last few minutes)

DISC 2

SIDE 1

-That Magic Season (1980 highlights)

-1980 NBA Finals game 6 (Magic Johnson starts at C as L.A. wins title)

SIDE 2

-Something to Prove (1982 highlights)

-1982 NBA Finals game 1 (Lakers capture comeback win in Philadelphia)

DISC 3

SIDE 1

-Return to Glory (1985 highlights)

-1985 NBA Finals game 6 (Lakers beat the Celtics in Boston for title)

SIDE 2

-The Drive For Five (1987 highlights)

-1987 NBA Finals game 4 (Magic’s junior sky hook beats Boston)

DISC 4

SIDE 1

-Back to Back (1988 highlights)

-1988 NBA Finals game 7 (Lakers beat Pistons for back-to-back titles)

SIDE 2

-2000 Championship Season highlights

-2000 NBA Finals game 4 (Lakers beat Pacers in OT)

DISC 5

SIDE 1

-2001 Championship Season highlights

-2001 NBA Finals game 5 (Lakers beat 76ers for back-to-back titles)

SIDE 2

-2002 Championship Season highlights

-2002 Western Conference Finals game 7 (Lakers beat Kings on the road)

Overall a great dvd collection for any serious fan of the Lakers. Some games aren’t shown in their entirety which is disappointing, but the quality is very good. Don’t throw away those classic full game recordings from your collection just yet, but you can chuck those 30 minute highlight videos because they’re all in here. I would’ve loved to see some more early Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Laker years of 1976-1979, including Kermit Washington’s punch and Kareem’s decking of Kent Benson. These seasons are just about forgotten as showtime seemed to erase them from existance. 5 stars overall.

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NBA Dynasty Series Chicago Bulls The 1990s

NBA Dynasty Series Chicago Bulls The 1990s

Discipline, dedication and desire were the hallmarks of the Chicago Bulls of the 1990s. Capturing six NBA titles between 1991and 1998, the Bulls were the most dominant and arguably the greatest basketball team ever assembled. Enjoy over 15 hours of spectacular highlights from those Championship seasons on four discs. And for the first time ever on DVD, see the greatest Finals games in Bulls championship history. Officially Licensed by the NBA

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars The Best
in spite of previous negative reviews, this DVD issue has all the highlights i was looking for!!!

Aw sum!

5 Stars A must have for any fan of the Chicago Bulls
A perfect documentation of the Chicago Bulls’ title runs. The hour long programs dedicated to of each of their 6 championship seasons are extremely well done. They begin with opening day and conclude with the Bulls’ celebration at season’s end. The games selected from each of their Finals series were excellent choices, showing both the brilliance of Jordan and Pippen, as well as the team’s incredible abilty to play together on both ends of the floor. The only two members of all 6 championships were Michael and Scottie, and their unbelievable talent for incorporating the role players is also on display in this set. Any true fan of the Chicago Bulls must own this collection!

5 Stars chicago bulls championship dvd set
For the money this dvd set is awesome!!

Our oldest son who is now 26 was a big MJ

fan and we followed the bulls through their

championship years. It is great to see and

hear all the action from those games. I would

recommend this dvd set to anyone who was and

still is a bulls or MJ fan.

5 Stars Perfect
Excellent product, even better for those like me who could’nt enjoy the jordan era at its best (im only 21 years old), buy it if youre still undecided…

3 Stars Still a Thrill
A decade later and the story of this team can still serve as an inspiration to many. Watching Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen grow into champions is quite encouraging.

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