Red Panda has shared an update on her condition after she fell from her unicycle on Tuesday night in Minnesota.
The legendary halftime performer fell at the beginning of her performance at the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup. She was wheeled off the floor and taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
According to a statement given to the Pat McAfee Show, Red Panda sustained a severe left wrist fracture that will require surgery. The statement says this is the second time Red Panda has suffered this fracture “in the same spot” during her career.
The statement also sheds light on the cause of the accident. The left peddle of her unicycle was “damaged during transit” according to the statement. That’s ultimately what caused her fall at the Target Center earlier this week.
Here’s the statement in full:
Thank you very much to all NBA, WNBA, Universities, media individuals and her ever supporting fans for your kindness and concern. 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. Greta and Sheridan, 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, 55, has been a mainstay as a halftime performer for decades. She performs at numerous basketball games a year at both the college and pro levels. She recently performed at the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
