Clippers coach Doc Rivers breaks down talking about Kobe Bryant

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Clippers coach Doc Rivers was emotional talking about what Kobe Bryant means to him following the death of the NBA icon Sunday.

"The news is just devastating to everybody who knew him - knew him a long time. He means a lot to me obviously. He was such a great opponent," Rivers said during the interview.

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Thousands of fans showed up to Staples Center and LA Live to place impromptu memorials in honor of Kobe Bryant.