Rape charges against NBA trainer who’s worked with LeBron James are dismissed

Rape charges against a trainer who’s worked with multiple NBA stars, including LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant have been dismissed.

Rob McClanaghan, 43, was arrested in Rhode Island in November last year following an alleged rape in Downtown Boston, the police report read. 

He was detained in East Greenwich, Rhode Island a day after an arrest warrant was issued for charges of rape and drugging for intercourse.

According to ESPN, Suffolk County assistant district attorney Kevin Hayden submitted Wednesday that ‘based on a review of all available evidence, including information that emerged after the defendant’s arrest, [Massachusetts] cannot prove these charges behind a reasonable doubt at trial.’

A further statement from Hayden’s office read: ‘Our responsibility in all cases is to follow the evidence wherever it leads. In some cases that endeavor does not add up to a viable prosecution. 

Rape charges against basketball trainer Rob McClanaghan, 43, have been dismissed

McClanaghan has trained the likes of four-time NBA champion LeBron James

‘We have a duty to recognize that conclusion and to take the appropriate action when it is reached. We have taken that appropriate action today. Out of respect for the privacy of all parties involved we will have no further comment.’

McClanaghan, of Warwick, Rhode Island, also lists Russell Westbrook and Derrick Rose on his website as among those he’s worked with.

McClanaghan moved to coaching after three years playing with Syracuse University men’s basketball team as a walk-on.

As well as coaching he provides consulting services and carries out corporate talks. 

McClanaghan published a book called Net Work three years ago which includes a foreword by Curry.