If you're going to watch the fighting game bonanza this weekend, don't expect to see James.

"MultiVersus" is a fighting game that features popular fictional characters from the studio's extensive list of intellectual property. The cartoon version of the Los Angeles Lakers player from "Space Jam: A New Legacy" is what you play as in the game.

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While the game is already receiving praise from genre faithful, some characters are not ready for prime time. James is listed as experimental in the game. The tournament's official rules state that he's been banned.

The tournament rules state that characters that were released after the start of the OpenBeta will not be allowed. It's subject to change at the sole discretion of Warner Bros.

The meme makers thought this was a slam dunk.

One fan said, "Imagine if there was a stop at the door for the king of basketball."

"Now I want to see the realLebron James play in the 'MultiVersus' tournament and cause mass confusion," said one.

The video game character did not respond to a request for comment.

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