Halftime Legend Red Panda Takes a Tumble At WNBA Game, Caitlin Clark & Fever Teammates Send Strong Support
Even the GOAT is human...
Sports halftime performer and icon Red Panda suffered a concerning fall during a WNBA halftime show, sparking worry among fans, including some players on the Indiana Fever.
On Tuesday, Red Panda performed at halftime during the Fever game, facing the Minnesota Lynx (without the injured Caitlin Clark) at Target Center.
MINNEAPOLIS - Red Panda performs during halftime during the game between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves during Round 2 Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on May 14, 2025 at Target Center. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
Both teams faced off Tuesday in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup tournament.
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While waving to the crowd, Red Panda suddenly tipped forward from her 7-foot unicycle, landing hard and requiring attention from medical staff on the hardwood floor. She clutched her left wrist after the fall and was wheeled off the court in a wheelchair.
After the game, Caitlin Clark and her teammates expressed concern and sent their best wishes to Red Panda during an IG Live with teammate Syd Colson.
"Red Panda, if you're watching, we love you!" Caitlin Clark said. "Red Panda got hurt at halftime," she told her teammates.
There was some concern that the unicycle had caused a dent in the floor after the spill.
Red Panda — born in China as Rong "Krystal" Niu — is renowned for riding her 7-foot unicycle while balancing bowls on her foot, kicking them up to stack perfectly atop her head, all while maintaining her balance. Panda has been performing in the U.S. since 1993.
Panda has regularly appeared at halftime shows for WNBA, NBA and NCAA events.
The Fever defeated the Lynx, 74-59, not wanting Panda's fall to be in vain.
Red Panda’s fans flooded social media with prayers and support for the beloved halftime GOAT.
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