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James Okafor

NBA & Olympics Writer

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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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Sophie Cunningham's 'Kick Rocks' Tee Claps Back at Critics

Sophie Cunningham's 'Kick Rocks' Tee Claps Back at Critics

Simone Biles' $200K Porsche Stolen by Masked Trio in Home Invasion

Simone Biles' $200K Porsche Stolen by Masked Trio in Home Invasion

Knicks Mourn Loss of Former Forward Michael Sweetney at 43

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Knicks Slam Brakes on Ticket Sales After Pricing Backlash

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Mike Tirico Defends Michael Jordan's NBC Role Amid Backlash

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Angel Reese Fires Back at Doubters After World Cup Gold

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Caitlin Clark Shuts Down Reporter's Angel Reese Question After Gold

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Sophie Cunningham's Podcast Overhaul: Was a Trans Athlete Disagreement the Breaking Point?

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Megan Thee Stallion Reveals She Felt 'On Edge' With Klay Thompson

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Stephen A. Smith: Why I Fled California—Taxes Were Tracking My Every Move

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Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Show Fans How to Handle a Rivalry

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