"Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis said he chose to honor NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson in the series because the famed 2002 practice rant carried emotional depth. The Philadelphia 76ers star famously bristled at a question about practice after the team was eliminated from playoff contention that year, but in the background, he was hurting over the loss of his best friend. "Ted Lasso" will return for a second season on Apple TV series on July 23.