Legendary halftime performer Red Panda suffers shocking fall from her unicycle at Indiana Fever game

Legendary halftime performer Red Panda suffers shocking fall from her unicycle at Indiana Fever game

Legendary halftime performer Red Panda was taken to hospital on Tuesday night after suffering a heavy fall during the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx’s WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final.

Red Panda, whose real name is Rong Niu, has made her famous unicycle show a staple of NBA, WNBA and college basketball games across America in recent years.

The Chinese-American acrobat’s popular routine involves her riding a seven-foot unicycle around the court while flicking bowls up with her feet and balancing them on her head, a skill which has made her a fan favorite in the US.

However, on Tuesday night disaster struck when Niu fell from her unicycle and landed heavily on the ground, before she was helped up by a member of staff and escorted out of the arena.

As she initially walked off, the 55-year-old held her right arm up to the crowd to reᴀssure fans that she was ok, before a wheelchair was eventually brought out to take her off the court.

Yet according to ESPN, a WNBA source confirmed that she was taken to hospital for further evaluation. It is unclear if she sustained any injuries, though she appeared to be holding her wrist as she left the court.

Red Panda suffered a heavy fall on Tuesday night The legendary performer fell during a WNBA game

Legendary performer Red Panda fell heavily during the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final

pic.twitter.com/AlU8jQyszb

— highlight hell (@HoopyHoops) July 2, 2025

Caitlin Clark jumps into Syd Colson’s IG live to send recovery wishes to Red Panda, who fell off her unicycle during her halftime performance. Caitlin: Red Panda, if you’re watching, we love you. 🫶Syd: I don’t think Red Panda’s watching my sнιт. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/xzbttc5pvq

— Myles (@MylesEhrlich) July 2, 2025 Read More WNBA star’s brutal four-word message to Caitlin Clark fan goes viral article image

After the Fever claimed the Cup тιтle with a 74-59 win over the Lynx, injured Indiana superstar Caitlin Clark paid tribute to Red Panda amidst their locker room celebrations.

‘Red Panda, we love you,’ Clark said on an Instagram live stream.

The WNBA sensation received praise from Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy for thinking of Red Panda during the team’s celebrations.

Portnoy wrote on X: ‘There is class and then there is class. In the middle of celebrating the very prestigious Commissioners Cup тιтle and with an injury Caitlin Clark takes time to wish Red Panda a speedy recovery after yesterday’s scary fall.’

Red Panda, whose first appearance at an NBA game came all the way back in 1993, has fallen from her unicycle at a basketball match in the past.

During Game 3 of the 2018 NBA Finals, the iconic entertainer went tumbling to the ground in similar fashion, only to land a lot more smoothly on her feet and continue with the performance.

Related Posts

NBA free agent Malik Beasley faced lawsuits over alleged debt before federal gambling probe, court docs reveal

NBA free agent Malik Beasley faced lawsuits over alleged debt before federal gambling probe, court docs reveal

Already under federal investigation over gambling allegations, NBA free agent Malik Beasley is also being sued by his former agency, a landlord, a lender and a celebrity…

The 10 BIGGEST contracts in American sports after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s record-breaking 5m extension

The 10 BIGGEST contracts in American sports after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s record-breaking $285m extension

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s signing of his monstrous four-year, $285 million supermax extension for NBA finals champions Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday makes him the highest paid player by…

Michael Jordan’s former Chicago mansion is listed on Airbnb… but wait until you see the price

Michael Jordan’s former Chicago mansion is listed on Airbnb… but wait until you see the price

Michael Jordan’s former mansion has been listed on Airbnb, with fans being offered the chance to ‘live like a legend.’ The Highland Park, Illinois home – located…

Suns center Bol Bol accuses NBA officials of ‘d**kriding’ after being called for a foul on rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama: ‘I get it’

Suns center Bol Bol accuses NBA officials of ‘d**kriding’ after being called for a foul on rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama: ‘I get it’

Most watched Sport videos Bol Bol had a strong accusation against NBA referees after being called for a foul on rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama. The fifth-year veteran…

Disgraced ex-NBA star sentenced to jail for two years after pleading guilty to million healthcare scam

Disgraced ex-NBA star sentenced to jail for two years after pleading guilty to $4million healthcare scam

Former NBA star Sebastian Telfair has been sentenced to six months in jail after failing to meet the terms of his supervised release in relation to a health…

EXCLUSIVENBA legend Gary Payton says Ben Simmons should SKIP the Olympics to get his flagging career back on track

EXCLUSIVENBA legend Gary Payton says Ben Simmons should SKIP the Olympics to get his flagging career back on track

Most watched Sport videos Gary Payton is regarded as one of the best point guards to ever play in the NBA and now he has urged Aussie…