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James Okafor

NBA & Olympics Writer

NBA Olympics Basketball Analysis International Sports

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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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Bronny James in a yellow Lakers jersey with number 9, holding a basketball.

Bronny James Silences Stephen A. Smith With Clutch Playoff Performance

Becky Hammon in a purple plaid jacket and pink top with a cross necklace.

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Stephen A. Smith in a tan suit and tie gestures while speaking, with blurred spectators in the background.

Stephen A. Smith's 'Turned On' Comment to Chiney Ogwumike Sparks Outrage

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