Brian Scalabrine has taken the floor at TD Garden countless times – as a player, a broadcaster, an emcee, and more.
But Thursday night, he did so in a new role – as renowned entertainer Red Panda’s sidekick. Scalabrine admitted beforehand that he was nervous.
“If you [expletive] this up, you go down in infamy,” Scalabrine said before Game 1.
Scalabrine, who unsurprisingly towered over Red Panda, approached her and told her he’s a “massive fan.”
Red Panda appreciated the kind words and explained to Scalabrine she would set the bowls next to the basket area.