Five reasons LeBron James makes a better 'Space Jam' character than Michael Jordan

LeBron James in Space Jam (SN Illustration) The level of excitement among basketball and cartoon lovers the entire world jumped to an extreme level Monday when The Hollywood Reporter dropped the news bomb: Justin Lin, best known for several entries in the "Fast and the Furious" series, is co-writing "Space Jam 2," starring LeBron James.

Given the Cavaliers forward's studio deal with Warner Brothers and his subtle hints at a role in the sequel to "Space Jam," released in 1996 starring Michael Jordan, the wait for an official announcement is bypassed by anticipation.

But, naturally, the suspense is met with nostalgia-based criticism. Nobody can replace the legendary Jordan and his role in the…