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James Okafor

NBA & Olympics Writer

NBA Olympics Basketball Analysis International Sports

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James Okafor covered four Olympic Games (London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2021, and Paris 2024) before shifting his primary focus to the NBA. He played basketball at Marquette University and understands the game from the inside out. At Sports Central News, James writes the NBA Pulse column and returns to Olympic coverage whenever the Games roll around. His ability to connect basketball culture with broader international sports narratives makes him one of SCN's most versatile and widely read writers.

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Warriors Fade in LeBron James Chase as Rivals Gain Ground

LeBron James in a purple Lakers #23 jersey dribbles past a player in a white New York Knicks jersey.

Knicks Pass on LeBron: No King in New York's Future

Taylor Rooks in a white dress with sparkly straps at a July 4th party.

NBA Reporter Taylor Rooks Dazzles in White Dress at Hamptons July 4th Bash

LeBron James in a purple Lakers jersey with number 23 and "Lakershow" text.

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Caitlin Clark in a WNBA All-Star jersey holding a Wilson basketball.

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