During the original intergalactic battle of circles in “Space Jam”, which was released in 1996, Michael Jordan’s terrifying adversaries were a group of threats nicknamed “Monstars”. The roster was filled with trans aliens who stole talent from the stars of the time: Patrick Ewing, Charles Barkley, Sean Bradley, Moggie Boggs and Larry Johnson.
But in LeBron James’ battle to escape the Serververse in “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” he is forced to face a new team of villains known as the Goon Squad, which also draws on top talent from the NBA and WNBA.
This time around, the animations are much smoother and show movements that look multifaceted and scary. Meet Goon Squad members and their real-life counterparts.
Klay Thompson come Wet-Fire
The 31-year-old Golden State Warrior is known for his textbook shooting style. Thompson, selected in 2011, has won three NBA championships with his team and five-time NBA All-Star. After rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in 2019 and rupture of the Achilles tendon in November 2020, he has been sidelined for the past two seasons. But fans can’t wait to return in the fall. Meanwhile, he’s showing off his funny bone.
On the film’s red carpet, when asked which Looney Tune would like to be part of his cast, Thompson walked out. for personnel Banned for some Hateful behavior of #MeToo. “Maybe Pepé Le Pew because nobody wants to get close to that guy, so if I’m by his side, I’ll have an open shot. That’s the stench. I also remember it from the first time ”.
Goon, Wet-Fire, can switch from cover with water or flame to mess with his opponents.
Diana Torassi come White Mamba
The great UConn and Phoenix guard Mercury has won three WNBA championships, an MVP award and ice water running through her veins. Her ability to score in pressure situations earned her the comparison with the late Kobe Bryant and the nickname White Mamba. Competition is in his family. Born in Italy but raised in Argentina, Torrisi’s father played professional football in Italy. She is married to Benny Taylor, assistant coach at Mercury until July 2020, when she resigned to be a full-time mother to son Leo Michael Taurasi-Taylor.
In New Legacy, Taurasi is combined with a snake, so not only can she shoot for a field goal, but she can also hit the other team with her tail.
Nika Ogomec come Arachnika
The 31-year-old Nigerian-American superstar is also partly a brother. Her younger sister, Cheney, played with her at Stanford and is her current teammate at the Los Angeles Sparks. Ogwumike, who grew up in Texas, won the WNBA championship in 2016, was the league’s most valuable player, rookie of the year and an All-Star selection six times.
Will he be able to repeat this success in court as part of Goon Squad? Spider-man Arachnica definitely has eight legs to dodge.
Damian Lillard as Cronus
The Portland Trail Blazers guard is known throughout the league as a good person and a selfless person. Last month, he even received the Twyman-Stokes Team of the Year award, a championship-level award.
In other words, he flips the script over his character on the pitch playing with the bad guys. Dubbed “Dame Time,” the 31-year-old born in Oakland, California, is a six-time NBA All-Star and was the league’s star of the year in 2013.
Inspired by Lillard’s speed, the Chronos are ultra-fast and made of metal.
Anthony Davis as Eyebrow
Known for embracing his bold brand, Davis had to play against current Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James in the summer film. The couple has a history. They won the NBA championship together in the 2020 NBA Bubble. But that title was just another highlight for the eight-time NBA All-star. The strong forward who attended Kentucky also won an NCAA championship in 2012 and a gold medal at the London Olympics.
In the original “Space Jam”, the seal sang “Fly Like an Eagle”. In the new film, thanks to his character’s wings, Davis can really do that.
