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Red Panda Returns to NBA Halftime Stage at United Center

Her comeback follows wrist surgery after a July fall during the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup halftime.

Overview

  • Rong “Red Panda” Niu made her 2025–26 NBA return during halftime of the Bulls–76ers game in Chicago.
  • She completed her full seven-foot unicycle bowl-flipping routine and drew a standing ovation from the crowd.
  • The performer fractured her left wrist in a July 1 fall and later underwent surgery following an extended hospital stay.
  • In the lead-up to Tuesday’s show, she resumed practice and appeared at smaller events in October as tune-ups.
  • The Bulls shared video of her performance, including her entrance in a No. 45 Michael Jordan jersey, as her camp signals plans to work through the season.