Famous NBA coach arrested, charged with rape

An “elite skills” trainer named Robert McClanaghan, whose client list included NBA megastars Steph Curry and Kevin Durant arrested in Rhode Island on Friday and charged with multiple felonies related to an alleged rape, according to Boston police.

The Boston Police say that a arrest warrant was issued for McClanaghan’s arrest last Thursday in connection with an alleged drug and rape incident in downtown Boston. Corresponding NBC NewsThe arrest reportedly came from an investigation into an alleged drug rape incident and was the result of a joint investigation by the Suffolk County Attorney’s Office and the Boston Police Department’s Sexual Assault Division. Police did not release any further details about the incident.

McClanaghan was then arrested by the Boston Police Department’s Fugitive Unit in coordination with the Warwick, Rhode Island police force. McClanaghan will reportedly face indictment Monday in Rhode Island and face charges as a fugitive from justice.

Reportedly, so does McClanaghan coaches a number of Boston Celtics, including star Al Horford. As the team sought an explanation, they told WBZ-TV that the team had no official affiliation with McClanaghan.

In addition to being a high-profile athletic trainer, McClanaghan is reportedly a highly sought-after inspirational speaker for companies. WBZ reports that its website indicates that earlier this month it interviewed former Disney CEO Bob Iger.

As of Saturday, it was not known if an attorney had been hired to represent McClanaghan, and McClanaghan had not commented, directly or through representatives.