The
Maloof family is a prominent American family based in
Las Vegas,
Nevada, who are owners of numerous business properties in the
Western United States. The origin of the family name is
Maalouf and is of
Lebanese descent. The family is Lebanese via their paternal grandfather. Originally from
New Mexico, the Maloof's success really began with the distributing rights of
Coors Beer in the Southwest region of the US in 1937. It was from this highly successful distribution service that the family was able to expand their empire. The Maloofs were the owners of the
Sacramento Kings of the
National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1998 until 2013. The family consists of
George J. Maloof, Sr., his wife Colleen, and their children:
Adrienne Maloof, Joe Maloof, Gavin Maloof,
George J. Maloof, Jr., and Phil Maloof.