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A long-time Sacramento resident and community leader, Matina Kolokotronis is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Sacramento Kings, bringing a strong background in sports and government law, community affairs and contract negotiations. Prior to this role, she served as President of Business Operations from March 2010 to July 2016.

The only female in the NBA to hold the titles of both COO and President of Business Operations, Kolokotronis has more than 18 years of experience with the organization. Before being named President of Business Operations, Kolokotronis served as legal consultant for the Kings business and basketball operations teams, negotiating player and staff contracts.

Kolokotronis served for six years as director of the Sacramento Kings Foundation, overseeing strategic development and fundraising activities.

Before she became an independent consultant, Kolokotronis was an associate with Miller, Owen and Trost and practiced contract and sports law. Her clients included the Kings and various NBA players. She was also previously an associate with Carpenter, Snodgrass and Associates and practiced in legislative representation for businesses, governmental agencies and individuals.

Kolokotronis has taught Sports Law at McGeorge Law School at the University of the Pacific and is very active in the Greek Church. She is a graduate of Loyola University and received her law degree from McGeorge Law School, University of the Pacific.