Coach Jason Kidd said Monday at the team's media day that Sanders will be one of Milwaukee's leaders, in addition to its defensive anchor, Charles Gardner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Coach Jason Kidd said Monday at the team's media day that Sanders will be one of Milwaukee's leaders, in addition to its defensive anchor, Charles Gardner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Analysis:

Kidd's words all but solidify Sanders as the Bucks' starting center this season. He's clearly the most talented option - Zaza Pachulia projects as the primary backup - but last season's off-the-court woes raised questions about his standing with the team. With those problems now behind him, Sanders enters the season at full health looking to reestablish himself as one of the top defensive centers in the game.