Let's make this birthday one to remember.

64 years old (Born on March 17, 1961)

Happy Birthday, Sam Bowie! Today we celebrate the man selected before Michael Jordan—because greatness clearly comes in second picks, right? Joking aside, your perseverance through a tough NBA journey is your real victory. You showed us that sometimes life isn't always about flashy championships and highlight reels, but instead about resilience and the character you keep along the way.

Here's to you—a timeless legend who took it all with humor and grace. Your basketball story continues to teach fans everywhere an invaluable lesson: there's always more than one way to define success. Have a fantastic birthday filled with smiles (and maybe fewer reminders about 1984!).