Let's make this birthday one to remember.

52 years old (Born on October 04, 1972)

Happy Birthday, Kurt Thomas! The man who made rebounding and defense look cooler than scoring. You might have played for nearly every NBA team out there, but your hustle and grit were always consistent—just like the puzzled looks opponents gave when you boxed them out yet again.

From setting screens tougher than algebra exams to grabbing rebounds with more enthusiasm than kids chasing an ice cream truck, you've left a lasting legacy on the court. Here's hoping your birthday is filled with fewer elbows thrown at you—and far more cake slices grabbed—as effortlessly as those legendary boards!