Staff Writer Los Angeles, CA Since 2020

James Okafor

NBA & Olympics Writer

NBA Olympics Basketball Analysis International Sports

1,182 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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Draymond Green in a Golden State Warriors jersey with number 23 smiles on the court.

Barkley's Numbers Remind Draymond Green of His Place in NBA History

Kendall Madison, Laker Girl, smiles wearing a purple top.

Laker Girl Kendall Madison Steals the Spotlight Before Game 2

Hailey Van Lith in a black jersey with blue and yellow trim.

Hailey Van Lith's Classy Exit From Chicago Shows a Pro's Poise

Draymond Green in a blue suit and white shirt speaks on a TV set.

Draymond Green Gets Personal with Charles Barkley in Heated TV Exchange

Caitlin Clark in a navy blue jacket with a white headband, eyes closed.

Caitlin Clark Puts Championship Dreams Ahead of Millions in 2026 Endorsements

Maddie, a Knicks City Dancer, in a white and blue sequined top with hoop earrings.

Knicks City Dancer Maddie Stuns Fans with Sizzling Swimsuit Snap

Simone Biles pouts and flashes a peace sign while wearing a white fuzzy jacket with red and blue trim.

Simone Biles under fire for complaining about $23,000 red carpet bill

Cameron Brink in a bikini and a "GOOD DAYS" hat takes a selfie with her phone.

Cameron Brink Turns Up the Heat with Jungle Swimsuit Snaps, Sparks Online Frenzy

Arike Ogunbowale in a black basketball jersey with "TEXAS" in neon green and a blue and yellow trim.

Battery Case Dropped Against WNBA Star Arike Ogunbowale

Joel Embiid in a blue 76ers jersey with white stars on the side, bent over on the court.

Embiid Sidelined for Game 2: 76ers Face Knicks Without Star

Ric Flair in a suit and tie laughs at a FITE TV microphone.

Ric Flair Stands Firm: Lakers' Luka Doncic Should Play Through Pain

Tyrese Haliburton Passes the Torch: Alperen Sengun Crowned NBA's Most Overrated Player