Jason Sudeikis had some uplifting pointers for WNBA players ahead of the Game 5 finals - delivered in his signature Southern drawl as Ted Lasso. Sitting on ESPN’s panel ahead of the match-up between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx,

Ted Lasso has traded in Earl Greyhound for Ellie the Elephant. Ahead of Game 5 in the WNBA Finals, which pit the New York Liberty against the Minnesota Lynx, Jason Sudeikis stopped by ESPN’s booth to cheer on the Liberty — and he brought everyone’s favorite curious-not-judgmental Ted Lasso character in his back pocket.

The Lynx social media team added insult to injury for Jason Sudeikis after New York lost Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 10: Actor Jason Sudeikis looks on during the game between the Minnesota Lynx and the New York Liberty during the first half during Game One of the WNBA Finals at the Barclays Center on October 10, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)