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Clippers coach Doc Rivers says team is devastated by Kobe Bryant's death

ORLANDO, Fla. - Tears clinging to his cheeks, Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers on Sunday called the death of Kobe Bryant "devastating" and mourned that the former Lakers great "had so much more left to do."

Bryant, 41, and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among nine passengers who died in a helicopter crash Sunday morning in the hills above Calabasas, Calif.

Across the country, the Clippers received the news less than four hours before they were scheduled to play Orlando. Players

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