I am still extremely upset that someone stole Red Panda’s unicycle but we have a good news update. The Golden State Warriors have purchased a custom unicycle for Red Panda to use in the absence of her original.
“The Red Panda is legendary and absolutely loved and adored by everyone, especially our fans and season tickets holders. With a new, custom made unicycle we are glad that we could do our small part to help this great tradition continue.” -Warriors President & COO @RickWelts pic.twitter.com/EjPhHFYGbQ
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 2, 2018
Wait ... Red Panda’s unicycle was stolen?
Yeah, I know. Crazy. Red Panda’s unicycle, her seven-foot unicycle, was stolen from the San Francisco International Airport. According to her agent, Niu was waiting for her bag to come through baggage claim, and when she started walking toward it, it was gone. Niu said “someone must have grabbed it.”
Well who grabbed it?!
WE DON’T KNOW. But maybe this thief right here. Sir, if you somehow accidentally took home a seven-foot unicycle then please return it. If you stole it, you have made the internet quite mad and that is not a good thing to do.
Police have released the surveillance photos of the person who stole Red Panda's unicycle.
— /r/CollegeBasketball (@redditCBB) February 1, 2018
WE MUST FIND HIM! You mess with Red Panda, you mess with all of us
https://t.co/CyalpGe4I1 pic.twitter.com/s2IcJJmwBR
Sorry, who is Red Panda?
Okay if by some reason you have gotten this far and you don’t know who Red Panda is, let me explain. Red Panda, also known as Rong Niu, is one of the greatest halftime acts in the history of sports. She’s a solo unicyclist, most often seen at NBA games. But no, she doesn’t just ride around on this unicycle. She kicks bowls onto her head while riding the unicycle. And it’s not like she just does it all at once. She kicks one bowl, then a second, then a third, and on and on and on. Watch it for yourself.
Thanks to the Warriors for helping out but we still need to bring home the OG unicycle!