Last year , Sanders emerged as a defensive force , swatting away 2.8 shots per game , the second most in the NBA .
Sanders averaged 9.8 points and 9.5 rebounds per game .
Last year , Sanders emerged as a defensive force , swatting away 2.8 shots per game , the second most in the NBA , while he averaged 9.8 points and 9.5 rebounds per game .