Let's make this birthday one to remember.

44 years old (Born on October 26, 1980)

Happy Birthday, Nick Collison! The man who proved loyalty isn't dead—drafted by the Seattle Supersonics in 2003 and sticking around through thick, thin, and relocation to Oklahoma City. Your unwavering dedication made you a Thunder legend; after all, not everyone can say they survived both rainy Seattle days and tornado alley.

From setting screens tougher than grandma's fruitcake to grabbing rebounds like they're birthday presents, your hustle defined an era. Even though you've hung up your sneakers, fans still reminisce about those gritty playoff battles and clutch defensive stops. Here's hoping retirement treats you as well as you treated OKC basketball!