Not just mathematicians and/or pi(e) enthusiasts should mark this day as special. This person’s birthday has genuinely transformed the lives of all of us who follow this ridiculous sport. It’s true that Steph Curry turned 36 today.

Steph, happy birthday.

Giving gifts to people on their birthday is normal, but I’m going to change (ruin?) the birthday game in honour of the man who changed (ruined?) the game. I’m going to propose that Curry give us a gift instead of giving it to him.

Steph, please return. Please. Please, just please. We need a birthday present from you. or something like.

Curry does seem to be close to making a comeback, as the Dubs anticipate having him back for their upcoming Saturday matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. This is fortunate for the Warriors, as they have been largely powerless without him. Since he injured his ankle with four minutes left in the game against the Chicago Bulls, the Warriors have lost to the Spurs at home, beaten the Spurs, and fallen short against the Dallas Mavericks.

Though coach Steve Kerr is still upbeat, it hasn’t been pleasant, and the run they seemed ready to go on has fallen by the wayside.

Even if we all want Curry to come back, I think we can just honour the man and set aside our own selfish goals.

Birthdays are always special, but in Curry’s case, it’s also an opportunity to reflect on how far he’s come and how, at his age, NBA players were long thought to be limping to the finish line. Curry is averaging 26.9 points per game; if he can maintain that pace, he will join LeBron James (twice), Kevin Durant (also this year), and Alex English as the only players in NBA history to average 26 points per game in a season when they are 35 or older.

After more than ten years of raising the standard for jump shooters, he is now working with James and Durant to raise the standard for NBA players well into their 30s.