84 years old (Born on May 15, 1940)
Happy Birthday, Don Nelson! From your legendary playing days as a five-time NBA All-Star to becoming the mastermind behind small-ball and run-and-gun basketball, you've always been ahead of your time. Who else could turn coaching into an art form while rocking Hawaiian shirts better than anyone in league history?Your Hall-of-Fame career spanning over four decades proves you're timeless—much like fine wine or classic rock songs. May you celebrate today with all the joy of pulling off another upset victory (we're looking at you, 2007 Warriors!). Here's hoping this birthday is filled with laughter—and fewer technical fouls!