Jason Smith: Is it time for Red Panda to hang it up?

Jun 16, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Performer Red Panda performs during the halftime in game five against the Indiana Pacers of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Photo credit © Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Acrobat Red Panda took a tumble during a July 1st Halftime Show in San Francisco. VIDEO:

The performer known as "Red Panda" fell from her unicycle during a halftime show at a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center in Minneapolis. The fall happened less than a minute into her act, and she appeared to injure her wrist. She was ultimately carried off the court in a wheelchair.

Jason Smith discussed the fall and the future for "Red Panda", whose real name is Rong Niu, on Wednesday's (7/2/25) 92.9 FM ESPN Jason & John Show.

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