Red Panda injury update: Iconic halftime performer suffers wrist fracture at WNBA Commissoner’s Cup

The extend of Red Panda’s injury has been revealed. The iconic halftime performer suffered a severe left wrist fracture, according to TMZ Sports.

She was injured during Tuesday night’s performance at the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup championship game. The acrobat was riding her elevated unicycle when she lost her balance and fell from the seat. She hit the floor hard, seeming to brace the fall with her left wrist. It appears this was the case.

“Thank you very much to all NBA, WNBA, Universities, media individuals and her ever supporting fans for your kindness and concern,” the statement reads. “Last night at Lynx/Fever she took a fall at the very beginning of the show, due to left paddle of her unicycle was damaged during transit, her left wrist was severely fractured at the same spot for the 2nd time.  She was at the hospital for 11 hours last night. Hilton and Greta, from Minnesota Lynx, stayed with her at the hospital the entire night for her procedure.

“She is very grateful.  She is on her way home now and the Doctors in Minneapolis have recommended that as soon as she gets home, she meet with an orthopedic surgeon for the 2nd part of repair. Red panda, wants me to Thank all of you for the kind wishes and support, it means the world to her. She much appreciates from her heart the support she is receiving. We’ll keep you all posted”

Red Panda has become a favorite fan act across the country for her scintillating performances over the years. Her act combines acrobatics with drama for crown reaction. One of her most well-known tricks is when she flips a set of bowls or cups from her head while riding the unicycle.

It would be the same unicycle that the performer would fall off of on Tuesday night as the cause of her injury. A timeline for her injury was not provided in the initial statement.

The Indiana Fever would go on to defeat the Minnesota Lynx 74-59 without Caitlin Clark, who was sitting out with injury. Natasha Howard led the team with 16 points and 12 rebounds as five members of the Fever roster scored in double figures.

The victory improved the Fever to 8-8 on the season. They will host the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday as Indiana looks to separate themselves from the middle of the pack as the WNBA season continues.