Red Panda Returns to NBA Halftime
Injury Update
Red Panda, whose real name is Rong Niu, recently recovered from a wrist injury. She broke her left wrist during a performance on July 1 at the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final. After the fall, she spent 11 hours in a hospital in Minneapolis.
Return to the Court
Her agent, Patrick Figley, announced that Niu made her comeback on October 23 at an Amazon Prime event. Since then, she has also performed at several universities and is now set to return to the NBA stage.
Performance Style
Red Panda is known for her unique act, where she rides a unicycle and balances bowls on her leg before flipping them onto her head. She has entertained fans at many NBA and college basketball games over the years, including a notable appearance during Game 5 of the NBA Finals in June.
