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'Space Jam: A New Legacy' trailer Easter eggs include NBA and WNBA stars facing LeBron James as part of the Goon Squad

'Space Jam: A New Legacy' trailer Easter eggs include NBA and WNBA stars facing LeBron James as part of the Goon Squad

Meredith Cash

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.

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." Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube

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. Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube

Once he arrives, LeBron morphs into a "Looney Tunes"-style cartoon version of himself.

LeBron James in cartoon form. Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube

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. Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube

He's even wearing his own signature Nike sneakers.

LeBron James. Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube

And customized wristbands in honor of his "I Promise School" in his hometown of Akron, Ohio.

Warner Bro. Pictures/YouTube

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. Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube

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. REUTERS/Darren Hauck

LeBron confirmed as much on Twitter.

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. Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube

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." Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube

Davis is depicted as a bird of prey and even flies onto the court for his first appearance.

Anthony Davis as "The Brow." Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Dame Lillard is a golden robot with supreme ball-handling skills in the movie.

Dame Lillard as "Chronos." Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube

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." Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube

WNBA GOAT Diana Taurasi shows up as a snake.

Diana Taurasi as "White Mamba." Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube

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." Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube

Los Angeles Sparks superstar Nneka Ogwumike is suiting up with the villains as well.

Nneka Ogwumike as "Arachnneka." Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube

She's a spider - or "Arachnneka" - so she has plenty of hands to use for blocking shots and grabbing rebounds.

Nneka Ogwumike as "Arachnneka." Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube

Klay Thompson - one half of the Golden State Warriors' iconic "Splash Brothers" duo - is part of the Goon Squad, too.

Klay Thompson as "Wetfire." Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube

As "Wetfire," Thompson appears to have the forces of both water and fire on his side.