Staff Writer Los Angeles, CA Since 2020

James Okafor

NBA & Olympics Writer

NBA Olympics Basketball Analysis International Sports

1,183 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.

Articles by James Okafor, Page 69

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

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in blue Thunder jersey with number 2, driving to the basket against LeBron James in yellow Lakers jersey number 23.

Rigged for OKC? Fans and Stars Allege NBA Ref Bias in Thunder's Playoff Run

Jaylen Brown in a green Boston Celtics sleeveless jersey and black undershirt, looking forward.

NBA Accused of Double Standard After Jaylen Brown's $50K Fine

LeBron Faces Uncharted Territory: Biggest Underdog Spread of His Career in Game 1 vs. Thunder

Cavaliers player falls into the crowd during a playoff game, wearing a black jersey with gold trim.

Cavs Fans Fume as Peacock Grabs Playoff Game: 'Unfair and Stupid'

Joel Embiid in a blue 76ers jersey with the number 21, looking to the side on the court.

Tiki Barber Unleashes on Joel Embiid: 'Stop Being a Baby' Over Injury Complaints

Simone Biles in white tank top and sunglasses on a boat with a catamaran in the background.

Simone Biles Turns Heads with Dazzling Blue Swimsuit Snap

Eileen Gu smiles in a light-colored dress with her hair up, surrounded by hanging white flowers at the Met Gala.

Eileen Gu's Met Gala Look Shatters 200K Likes: A Bubble-Blown Masterpiece

Bill Simmons in a suit at the Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit

Bill Simmons Blasts Coach Mazzulla for Blowing Celtics' 3-1 Series Lead

Ben Stiller in a black hoodie with glasses gestures while sitting courtside at a basketball game.

Ben Stiller in Hot Water: Met Gala Over Knicks Playoff Game?

Steph Curry: NBA Stars Are Underpaid Despite $62M Salary — Here's Why

Vanessa Bryant Fires Back at Baseless Rumors: 'Can You Guys Decide Already?'