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James Okafor
Staff Writer Los Angeles, CA Since 2020

James Okafor

NBA & Olympics Writer

NBA Olympics Basketball Analysis International Sports
1,184 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 88
Suni Lee in a white bikini, shielding her eyes with her hand, wearing bracelets and earrings.
Olympics
Suni Lee Celebrates 23rd Birthday with Viral Swimsuit Moment
Dwight Howard in a black suit with a diamond lapel pin looks to the side.
NBA
Dwight Howard's Marriage Collapses After 14 Tumultuous Months
Karl Malone in a blue Utah Jazz jersey holds a Spalding basketball on the court.
NBA
Fans Demand NBA Tear Down Karl Malone Statue After League's Moral Stand
Rickea Jackson in a white and purple Los Angeles Sparks jersey with number 2, wearing a white headband.
NBA
WNBA Community Rallies Around Rickea Jackson Amid Disturbing Safety Concerns
Jutta Leerdam in orange TeamNL speedskating suit with Olympic rings and Fila logo.
Olympics
Jake Paul Gifts Olympic Champ Jutta Leerdam a $250K 'Bronze' G-Wagon
Shaquille O'Neal in a blue suit holds glasses and a microphone with an NBA TV logo.
NBA
Shaq's Roster Blunder: Hall of Famer Stumped by Key Celtics Contributor
Eileen Gu in red jacket with gold medal and Chinese flag patch, holding Olympic gold medal.
Olympics
San Francisco Faces Fury Over Eileen Gu's Parade Honor
Eileen Gu smiles wearing a red and yellow Chinese flag draped over her shoulders, holding skis with "FACTION" written on them.
Olympics
Eileen Gu Honored as Grand Marshal for San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade
Jayson Tatum holds up his green Boston Celtics jersey with the number 0.
NBA
Tatum's Sunday Statement: Celtics Star Silences Doubters With Electrifying Return
Eileen Gu in red jacket holding gold medal with Chinese flag and Olympic rings.
Olympics
Eileen Gu Confirms Single Status Following Olympic Triumph
Eileen Gu draped in a Chinese flag, holding Faction skis, smiles at a crowd.
Olympics
Eileen Gu's Heart Remains in San Francisco Despite Olympic Choice for China
Donald Trump in a navy suit, white shirt, and red tie with an American flag lapel pin.
Olympics
Olympic Gold Medalist Amber Glenn Declines White House Invitation, Citing Personal Choice