The roar of the crowd has been replaced by the ticking of a stopwatch as basketball legend Michael Jordan trades hardwood for canvas in a new art competition – with a twist. Jordan is one of several celebrity contestants participating in an art-racing TV show where they have just 30 minutes to complete an original painting.

Known for his gravity-defying moves on the basketball court, Jordan will now have to demonstrate creativity under pressure in front of a live audience. The catch? While each contestant races the clock to finish their artwork, none of them know the actual theme they are meant to depict until the timer starts.

Once the countdown begins, they must quickly brainstorm and translate their ideas onto canvas in a limited timeframe. To up the ante, contestants are awarded points not just for creativity and technique, but also for how quickly they complete their painting.

For Jordan, pivoting from his hall-of-fame athletic career to putting brush to canvas on national television is a real change of pace. While he is renowned for his competitive spirit, painting live on stage in front of judges will test his artistic mettle in entirely new ways. Win or lose, seeing a titan like Jordan immersed in this creative challenge is sure to make for entertaining viewing.

Will the basketball GOAT have what it takes to go from hitting buzzer-beating shots to completing a winning painting under the gun? As fans know, writing off Jordan’s potential for success is never wise. Whether he ends up painting a slam dunk or an air ball, one thing’s for sure – with Jordan in the mix, this art race promises to be appointment viewing.