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OAKLAND – The Warriors are handing out a timely assist that will go beyond ensuring their star-studded roster scores at a prolific rate. Their latest example of team play will help a longtime halftime performer at NBA and college basketball games.

The Warriors are purchasing a custom-made unicycle manufactured in China for

the “Red Panda Acrobat,” whose original 7 ½ foot unicycle went missing after it was not scanned properly through security at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on Jan. 24. The cost of her original bike was around $25,000. After learning of the performer’s loss, Warriors brass met on Thursday to formulate a plan. To subscribe to the Planet Dubs podcast, click here.

“The Red Panda is legendary and absolutely loved and adored by everyone, especially our fans and season tickets holders. She’s been a staple at Warriors games for many years and we need for that to continue in the future,” Warriors president Rick Welts said in a statement to Bay Area News Group. “What better way to put her in position to succeed than with a new, custom made unicycle? We look forward to her next appearance at Oracle Arena and are glad that we could do our small part to help this great tradition continue.”

Red Panda’s agent, Patrick Figley, expressed appreciation.

“Their generosity is just amazing,” Figley told Bay Area News Group. “This cloud has been lifted. She was thrilled. She’s really really appreciative. The Warriors are a great organization.”

The loss of her original bike forced Red Panda to cancel an appearance at the UCLA-Cal men’s basketball game in Los Angeles on Jan. 25. Red Panda has since performed at five college basketball games on a secondary bike. But that model has not functioned as well as the original. Red Panda’s act entails sitting on a unicycle while resting a stack of bowls on her right foot. She then flips the bowls with her foot onto her head.

Related Articles Hunt for Red Panda’s unicycle draws wide attention, big reward Red Panda likely won’t get her new bike until after the completion of the the NBA season. She is scheduled to perform at the Yale-Princeton men’s college basketball game on Friday at Princeton University. She plans to perform halftime for NBA games on Feb. 13 (Cavaliers-Thunder in Oklahoma City) and Feb. 14 (Kings-Rockets in Houston). As for the Warriors, Red Panda plans to perform at Oracle Arena again at some point during the NBA playoffs.

Red Panda last performed at Oracle Arena when the Warriors hosted the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 22, 2017. The Warriors said Red Panda has performed there over 15 times in the last 20 years.

“I think it was a really cool gesture from our organization. Hopefully she gets the specs just right. That was rather important,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said following morning shootaround. “It’s ridiculous. It’s unbelievable. It’s one of the best halftime shows. She’s fantastic.”