'Space Jam: A New Legacy' trailer Easter eggs include NBA and WNBA stars facing LeBron James as part of the Goon Squad
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Meredith CashApr 6, 2021, 03:29 IST
Dame Lillard, Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, Diana Taurasi, and Nneka Ogwumike make up the "Goon Squad" that LeBron James will face in Space Jam 2.Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube
The first trailer for "Space Jam: A New Legacy" starring LeBron James is out.
Easter eggs you may have missed include NBA and WNBA stars on the Goon Squad.
Diana Taurasi, Nneka Ogwumike, Dame Lillard, Anthony Davis, and Klay Thompson show up as villains.
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In "Space Jam: A New Legacy" - a sequel of Michael Jordan's iconic original "Space Jam" - LeBron James stumbles into the "ServerVerse" while trying to find his son.
LeBron James in the "ServerVerse."
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The digitized realm is helmed by "Al-G Rhythm" - played by Don Cheadle - who sends LeBron to "Tune World" for the ultimate basketball showdown.
Don Cheadle - or "Al-G Rhythm" - sends LeBron to Tune World.
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Once he arrives, LeBron morphs into a "Looney Tunes"-style cartoon version of himself.
LeBron James in cartoon form.
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But The King later comes back to human form while rocking insignia of his real-life brands - the Nike Swoosh and his own personal brand logo featuring his initials under a crown.
LeBron James suits up for the Tune Squad.
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He's even wearing his own signature Nike sneakers.
LeBron James.
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And customized wristbands in honor of his "I Promise School" in his hometown of Akron, Ohio.
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Another reference to LeBron's non-cinematic basketball career comes in the form of a Lola Bunny alley-oop.
Lola Bunny throws a pass to LeBron for an alley-oop.
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It's an allusion to LeBron's iconic 2010 alley-oop assisted by now-retired superstar Dwyane Wade.
Dwyane Wade assists LeBron James for an alley-oop.
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But Wade isn't the only league icon who got a shoutout in the film. Several current NBA and WNBA superstars are in the trailer as part of the new-look Goon Squad.
LeBron's "Tune Squad" teammates were concerned upon first view of their opponents.
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LeBron's Lakers teammate, Anthony Davis, seems to headline the Toon Squad's villainous opponents as "The Brow" - a play on his iconic unibrow.
Anthony Davis as "The Brow."
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Davis is depicted as a bird of prey and even flies onto the court for his first appearance.
Anthony Davis as "The Brow."
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Portland Trail Blazers superstar Dame Lillard is a golden robot with supreme ball-handling skills in the movie.
Dame Lillard as "Chronos."
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Between his character's name - "Chronos" - and the gears under his shiny frame, Lillard appears to be the physical manifestation of "Dame Time" in the film.
Dame Lillard as "Chronos."
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WNBA GOAT Diana Taurasi shows up as a snake.
Diana Taurasi as "White Mamba."
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Scratch that - she's a "White Mamba" in honor of the nickname bestowed upon her from late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, aka the "Black Mamba."
Diana Taurasi as "White Mamba."
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Los Angeles Sparks superstar Nneka Ogwumike is suiting up with the villains as well.
Nneka Ogwumike as "Arachnneka."
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She's a spider - or "Arachnneka" - so she has plenty of hands to use for blocking shots and grabbing rebounds.
Nneka Ogwumike as "Arachnneka."
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Klay Thompson - one half of the Golden State Warriors' iconic "Splash Brothers" duo - is part of the Goon Squad, too.
Klay Thompson as "Wetfire."
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As "Wetfire," Thompson appears to have the forces of both water and fire on his side.
Klay Thompson as "Wetfire."
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A leaked Space Jam-themed mini figure collector's guide confirmed the names of the modern-day "Goon Squad" villains.
According to the film's IMDb page, plenty of other stars - including Chiney Ogwumike, Chris Paul, Kyle Kuzma, and Draymond Green - will appear in the movie.