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Staff Writer Los Angeles, CA Since 2020

James Okafor

NBA & Olympics Writer

NBA Olympics Basketball Analysis International Sports

1,180 articles

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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LeBron's Heartfelt Thanks to Lakers After Departure Announcement

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Ben Simmons Eyes NBA Return at 29 After Year Away: 'I Plan on Getting as Strong as I Can'

LeBron James in a purple Lakers jersey with the number 23.

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Joy Taylor in a red top sits in a tufted leather chair.

Joy Taylor Calls Out 'Insulting' Idea of Special Protection for Caitlin Clark

Anthony Davis wearing a Dallas Mavericks jersey with the number 3 and a white NBA headband.

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Sophie Cunningham speaks into a microphone and holds a phone in front of a red wall.

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LeBron James in a yellow Lakers jersey with purple trim, looking up.

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