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Red Panda is the stage name of Rong 'Krystal' Niu, a renowned Chinese-American acrobat who performs a popular, decades-long halftime show at NBA and WNBA games. Her signature act involves riding a tall unicycle while using her feet to flip and stack metal bowls onto her head.
The term became a breakout search due to her highly anticipated return to NBA halftime performances during a Chicago Bulls game, marking her 2025-26 debut. The return followed a serious injury earlier in the year—a fall from her unicycle that fractured her left wrist and required surgery—which had sidelined her and sparked retirement rumors.
Red Panda has a dedicated 'cult following' among basketball fans and sports writers. The general view expresses enthusiastic support and excitement for her comeback, celebrating her resilience following the major injury that threatened her career.