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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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Chloe Kim smiles in a blue bikini on green grass.

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Chiney Ogwumike in a black sequined jacket smiles during a broadcast with blurred blue lights in the background.

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LeBron James and Anthony Davis in Lakers purple and gold jerseys, numbers 23 and 3

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Draymond Green in a Golden State Warriors jersey with number 23 smiles on the court.

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Sophie Cunningham in a black leather jacket poses indoors.

Sophie Cunningham's Lingerie-Style Pregame Look Is a Direct Jab at DeWanna Bonner

Angel Reese in a green Storm jersey walks past Flau'jae Johnson in a red jersey with number 5.

Angel Reese Accused of Snubbing Former LSU Teammate Flau'jae Johnson After Storm Win

Josh Hart in a New York Knicks jersey with a white headband speaks at a press conference.

Knicks Star Josh Hart Ignites Firestorm Over Bible in Schools Stance

Zaire Wade, Son of NBA Icon Dwyane Wade, Arrested on Felony Domestic Violence Charges

Nate Tibbetts in black Phoenix Mercury coach's quarter-zip pointing with crowd behind

Mercury Coach Fires Back at Fever's White Over 'Ridiculous' Cheap Shot Claim

Sophie Cunningham in a white Fever jersey with number 8, speaking with arms outstretched on court.

Sophie Cunningham Accuses WNBA of Letting Teams 'Definitely Target' Caitlin Clark

Lisa Leslie in a yellow blazer and black Chanel shirt at a basketball game.

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