From the back of the box:
This is no pick up game...
It's a twisted adventure created by vengeful mad scientist Dr. Max Cranium! He has kidnapped an entire basketball team. And they're under lock and key in every corner of his dark and dangerous lair beneath the streets of Chicago. Control Michael Jordan's every move as he takes on the evil Dr. Max Cranium to rescue his teammates.
Explore and conquer 24 perplexing levels of fun
Jam the ball into wacky hoops for extra points and power-ups
Awesome end of level bosses
Use your best moves against over 20 different bizarre enemies
Torch the enemies with a fireball or chill them with an iceball: 7 unreal basketball weapons in all
Power-up with special Wheaties and Gatorade health boosts