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USA Today
21-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
OKC Thunder jersey history No. 30 - John Tresvant (1969-70)
The Oklahoma City Thunder (and the Seattle Supersonics before them) have 51 jersey numbers worn by the players who have suited up for the franchise since its founding at the start of the 1967-68 season. To commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Thunder Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team. And while those Supersonics jerseys may not remain part of the franchise history should a new team be established in Seattle as was the case with the return of the Charlotte Hornets, they are part of the Thunder's history today. For this article, we continue with the 30th jersey number in the series, jersey No. 30, with 13 players in total having donned the jersey in the history of the franchise. The first of those players did so in the Seattle SuperSonics era, forward alum John Tresvant. After ending his college career at Seattle, Tresvant was picked up with the 42nd overall selection of the 1964 NBA draft by the (then) St. Louis (now, Atlanta) Hawks. The Washington, District of Columbia native would also have stints with the Detroit Pistons and (then) Cincinnati Royals (now, Sacramento Kings) before he was dealt to Seattle in 1969. His stay with the team would span part of two seasons, coming to an end when his contract was sold to the Los Angeles Lakers in 1970. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle During his time suiting up for the Sonics, Tresvant wore only jersey No. 30 and put up 12.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Americans can't get enough of Taco Bell
In a time when fast food chains are releasing deals to juice sluggish sales as inflation and tariffs threats weigh heavily on the American consumer, one company is bucking the trend: Taco Bell. The Crunchwrap Supreme and Mexican Pizza purveyor is forecasting 8% sales growth this quarter at stores open at least a year, far outpacing its fellow fast food rivals that have recently revealed a spate of warnings about a tough beginning of the year because of snowy weather and the economy. Part of the magic, according to Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant, is the chain's focus on value, notably its 'Luxe Cravings Box,' which has expanded to multiple price points ranging $5 to $9, and the seemingly endless release of buzzy menu items that capture younger eaters. 'When you look at where the American consumer is at, there's a lot going on,' Tresvant told CNN. 'But we believe because we're a category of one, especially when you look at the magic formula of value, innovation, digital sales and brand buzz. We're shielded from consumer pressures.' He added: 'We are a unique brand that can weather the literal and philosophical storms.' Taco Bell held its 'Live Más Live' event Tuesday in Brooklyn, where it gathers its most rabid fans to announce what the brand is releasing this year and what it's cooking in the test kitchen, like turning its Mexican Pizza into empanadas and poutine fries. Successfully capturing the culturural zeitgeist is why Taco Bell said it's doubling the amount of new items its adding to menus this year compared to 2024 and part of the chain's push into more sectors, such as beverages, desserts and soon revamping its breakfast menu. Taco Bell struck gold with its take on chicken nuggets, which sold out in two weeks after their December launch, but will return this year for 21 weeks. The chain's 'Cantina Chicken' menu, which uses oven-roasted, shredded chicken for various items including tacos and salads, also recently expanded to include a spicy version with the aim of it becoming a $5 billion brand by 2030. 'We're not the first to do chicken, but we want to do chicken very uniquely,' he said. 'Chicken is a protein that's trending and we need to make sure we are consumer relevant.' Despite Taco Bell's aggressive growth plan — the company is aiming for each US restaurant to generate $3 million in revenue, up from $2.2 million, and triple its international store count by 2030 — Tresvant is aware of the reality of tariffs. 'Value is our roots, we'll continue to be a value brand and we'll adjust accordingly,' he said. 'From a cost standpoint, it's new and we still got to look through things as new information comes out.' Shares of Taco Bell's parent company Yum Brands (YUM) rose as much as 2% Tuesday. Sign in to access your portfolio
CNN
05-03-2025
- Business
- CNN
Americans can't get enough of Taco Bell
In a time when fast food chains are releasing deals to juice sluggish sales as inflation and tariffs threats weigh heavily on the American consumer, one company is bucking the trend: Taco Bell. The Crunchwrap Supreme and Mexican Pizza purveyor is forecasting 8% sales growth this quarter at stores open at least a year, far outpacing its fellow fast food rivals that have recently revealed a spate of warnings about a tough beginning of the year because of snowy weather and the economy. Part of the magic, according to Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant, is the chain's focus on value, notably its 'Luxe Cravings Box,' which has expanded to multiple price points ranging $5 to $9, and the seemingly endless release of buzzy menu items that capture younger eaters. 'When you look at where the American consumer is at, there's a lot going on,' Tresvant told CNN. 'But we believe because we're a category of one, especially when you look at the magic formula of value, innovation, digital sales and brand buzz. We're shielded from consumer pressures.' He added: 'We are a unique brand that can weather the literal and philosophical storms.' Taco Bell held its 'Live Más Live' event Tuesday in Brooklyn, where it gathers its most rabid fans to announce what the brand is releasing this year and what it's cooking in the test kitchen, like turning its Mexican Pizza into empanadas and poutine fries. Successfully capturing the culturural zeitgeist is why Taco Bell said it's doubling the amount of new items its adding to menus this year compared to 2024 and part of the chain's push into more sectors, such as beverages, desserts and soon revamping its breakfast menu. Taco Bell struck gold with its take on chicken nuggets, which sold out in two weeks after their December launch, but will return this year for 21 weeks. The chain's 'Cantina Chicken' menu, which uses oven-roasted, shredded chicken for various items including tacos and salads, also recently expanded to include a spicy version with the aim of it becoming a $5 billion brand by 2030. 'We're not the first to do chicken, but we want to do chicken very uniquely,' he said. 'Chicken is a protein that's trending and we need to make sure we are consumer relevant.' Despite Taco Bell's aggressive growth plan — the company is aiming for each US restaurant to generate $3 million in revenue, up from $2.2 million, and triple its international store count by 2030 — Tresvant is aware of the reality of tariffs. 'Value is our roots, we'll continue to be a value brand and we'll adjust accordingly,' he said. 'From a cost standpoint, it's new and we still got to look through things as new information comes out.' Shares of Taco Bell's parent company Yum Brands (YUM) rose as much as 2% Tuesday.
CNN
05-03-2025
- Business
- CNN
Americans can't get enough of Taco Bell
In a time when fast food chains are releasing deals to juice sluggish sales as inflation and tariffs threats weigh heavily on the American consumer, one company is bucking the trend: Taco Bell. The Crunchwrap Supreme and Mexican Pizza purveyor is forecasting 8% sales growth this quarter at stores open at least a year, far outpacing its fellow fast food rivals that have recently revealed a spate of warnings about a tough beginning of the year because of snowy weather and the economy. Part of the magic, according to Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant, is the chain's focus on value, notably its 'Luxe Cravings Box,' which has expanded to multiple price points ranging $5 to $9, and the seemingly endless release of buzzy menu items that capture younger eaters. 'When you look at where the American consumer is at, there's a lot going on,' Tresvant told CNN. 'But we believe because we're a category of one, especially when you look at the magic formula of value, innovation, digital sales and brand buzz. We're shielded from consumer pressures.' He added: 'We are a unique brand that can weather the literal and philosophical storms.' Taco Bell held its 'Live Más Live' event Tuesday in Brooklyn, where it gathers its most rabid fans to announce what the brand is releasing this year and what it's cooking in the test kitchen, like turning its Mexican Pizza into empanadas and poutine fries. Successfully capturing the culturural zeitgeist is why Taco Bell said it's doubling the amount of new items its adding to menus this year compared to 2024 and part of the chain's push into more sectors, such as beverages, desserts and soon revamping its breakfast menu. Taco Bell struck gold with its take on chicken nuggets, which sold out in two weeks after their December launch, but will return this year for 21 weeks. The chain's 'Cantina Chicken' menu, which uses oven-roasted, shredded chicken for various items including tacos and salads, also recently expanded to include a spicy version with the aim of it becoming a $5 billion brand by 2030. 'We're not the first to do chicken, but we want to do chicken very uniquely,' he said. 'Chicken is a protein that's trending and we need to make sure we are consumer relevant.' Despite Taco Bell's aggressive growth plan — the company is aiming for each US restaurant to generate $3 million in revenue, up from $2.2 million, and triple its international store count by 2030 — Tresvant is aware of the reality of tariffs. 'Value is our roots, we'll continue to be a value brand and we'll adjust accordingly,' he said. 'From a cost standpoint, it's new and we still got to look through things as new information comes out.' Shares of Taco Bell's parent company Yum Brands (YUM) rose as much as 2% Tuesday.
