US actor John Wayne attend the London 2012 Olympic Games men’s semifinal basketball game between Argentina and the USA at the North Greenwich Arena in London on August 10, 2012. (Mark Ralston /AFP/Getty Images)
Celebrities are often spotted in crowds at the Olympics, and given that so many people from around the globe are gathered in one spot, it can be difficult to keep track of the global who’s who when covering an event.
According to Getty Images, actor , best known for his roles in Westerns like and, of course, was spotted today at the men’s basketball semifinals game between the United States and Argentina.
Not quite, Getty. Wayne died in 1979 — more than 30 years ago.
The man in the photo is actually NBA superfan James Goldstein, who’s been spotted at several games, between the Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder in June.
Here’s more photos of the NBA’s John Wayne look-alike:
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James Goldstein, NBA super fan
James Goldstein, standing during the national anthem before Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on May 31, 2012, has been a courtside figure in arenas for decades. He’s beloved by the NBA world because of his love for the game. (Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News)
James Goldstein (left), an NBA courtside figure for decades, talks with coaching and broadcast legend Hubie Brown before Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City on June 2, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News)
Fan James Goldstein, talking with Spurs team physician Dr. David Schmidt before Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City on June 2, 2012, is known for his love of the NBA and his wild wardrobe. (Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News)
Spurs owner Peter Holt (center) and Gov. Rick Perry talk with fan James Goldstein before the Spurs’ first-round playoff Game 5 against the Nuggets on May 4, 2005, at the then-SBC Center. (William Luther / San Antonio Express-News)
Fan James Goldstein waits for the start of Game 2 of the NBA Finals, the Spurs against the Knicks, at the Alamodome on June 18, 1999. (San Antonio Express-News file photo)
Fan James Goldstein watches the activity prior to the start of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Spurs against the Pistons, at the then-SBC Center on June 9, 2005. (William Luther / San Antonio Express-News)
NBA superfan James Goldstein attends the Men’s Basketball semifinal match between the United States and Argentina on Day 14 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the North Greenwich Arena on August 10, 2012 in London, England. (MARK RALSTON / AFP / Getty Images)
NBA superfan James Goldstein attends the Men’s Basketball semifinal match between the United States and Argentina on Day 14 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the North Greenwich Arena on August 10, 2012 in London, England. (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)
James Goldstein and Danish model Amalie Wichmann pose before Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center on May 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)
James Goldstein (L) poses with his friend Victoria during the Evgenya Ostrovskaya Fashion Show as part of Russian Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2007 on October 24, 2006 in Moscow, Russia. (Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images)
James Goldstein watches warm ups before the Oklahoma City Thunder play the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 16, 2012 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Thunder beat the Lakers 77-75. (Brett Deering / Getty Images)
James Goldstain and guest attend the Orient Express Party on Day 4 of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia Fall/Winter 2011/2012 at the Kilim Restaurant on April 3, 2011 in Moscow, Russia. (Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images)
James Goldstein attends the Samsung Imagination Icon Series, The Red Thread: The Inspiration and Passion of Valentino Garavani at the Hospital Club on September 17, 2008 in London, England. (Tim Whitby / Getty Images for Samsung)
James Goldstein attends the 3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Tent, Bryant Park on September 10, 2008 in New York City. (Bryan Bedder / Getty Images for IMG)
James Goldstein (from second left), Lena Kuletskaya and Dima Bilau attend the Orient Express Party on Day 4 of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia Fall/Winter 2011/2012 at the Kilim Restaurant on April 3, 2011 in Moscow, Russia. (Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images)
James Goldstein attends the 3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Tent, Bryant Park on September 10, 2008 in New York City. (Bryan Bedder / Getty Images for IMG)
James Goldstein attends the Alexander Shumsky Reception as part of Russian Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2007 on October 22, 2006 in Moscow, Russia. (Pascal Le Segretain / 2006 Getty Images)
Hi-Fi singer Dmitryi Fomin (L), Singer Sasha Savelieva (C) and James Goldstein attend the Frankie Morello Fashion Show as part of Russian Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2007 on October 22, 2006 in Moscow, Russia. (Pascal Le Segretain / 2006 Getty Images)
James Goldstein attends the Evgenya Ostrovskaya Fashion Show as part of Russian Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2007 on October 24, 2006 in Moscow, Russia. (Pascal Le Segretain / 2006 Getty Images)
James Goldstein (R) sits in the Adam and Eve lounge before the Alexander Gapchuk Fashion Show as part of Russian Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2007 on October 21, 2006 in Moscow, Russia. (Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images)
James Goldstein attends the FurLand Fashion Show as part of Russian Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2007 on October 18, 2006 in Moscow, Russia. (Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images)
James Goldstein (R) poses with his friend Victoria before the Body Boy Fashion Show as part of Russian Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2007 on October 19, 2006 in Moscow, Russia. (Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images)
James Goldstein attends Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios on March 21, 2006 in Culver City, California. (Katy Winn / Getty Images)
James Goldstein (2nd L) attends the FurLand Fashion Show as part of Russian Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2007 on October 18, 2006 in Moscow, Russia. (Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images)
James Goldstein attends The Vogue Talents Corner during Milan Womenswear Fashion Week on February 23, 2012 in Milan, Italy. (Clara Biondo / Getty Images)
James Goldstein attends the Philipp Plein fashion show as part of Milan Womenswear Fashion Week on February 25, 2012 in Milan, Italy. (Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Images for Philipp Plein)
James Goldstein arrives for the Christian Dior Ready to Wear Spring / Summer 2012 show during Paris Fashion Week at Musee Rodin on September 30, 2011 in Paris, France. (Franck Prevel / Getty Images)
James Goldstein attends day 5 of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia Fall/Winter 2011/2012 at the Congress Hall on April 4, 2011 in Moscow, Russia. (Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images)
James Goldstein attends the Just Cavalli fashion show as part of Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Autumn/Winter 2011 on February 28, 2011 in Milan, Italy. (Tullio M. Puglia / Getty Images)
James Goldstein attends the John Richmond Fashion Show as part of Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Autumn/Winter 2011 on February 23, 2011 in Milan, Italy. (Tullio M. Puglia / Getty Images)
James Goldstein attends the Just Cavalli fashion show as part of Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Autumn/Winter 2011 on February 28, 2011 in Milan, Italy. (Tullio M. Puglia / Getty Images)
