PMF-000009

Documented Sports Memorabilia

Fred Jones

New York Knicks

2007-08

Game Worn

Jersey Number 2

Manufacturer Adidas

Size 48+4

League NBA

Jersey Documentation

The Jersey

This **game-worn New York Knicks road jersey** was worn by **Fred Jones** during the **2007–08 NBA season**. Manufactured by **adidas**, the jersey features the Knicks' classic royal blue mesh body with black side panels accented by vibrant orange trim. The front displays the arched **"NEW YORK"** wordmark in white tackle twill with orange fill and black shadowing, along with the orange **number "2"** outlined in white. The reverse features the surname **"JONES"** above the matching **number "2"**, while the official NBA logo is positioned on the upper front right chest and the Knicks secondary logo is centered below the rear collar. The jersey retains its complete original manufacturer tagging. The lower front right hem features the adidas jock tag with the **2005–2006** style designation, accompanied by a **size tag reading "48+4,"** indicating a size **48** jersey with **4 inches of added body length**, a specification commonly produced for NBA player-issued and game-worn uniforms. Affixed directly beneath the adidas jock tag is the official **MeiGray NBA Game Worn** authentication label identifying the jersey as **"2007–2008 Season Game Worn"** with **Authentication Number AM005766**. This serial-numbered authentication tag provides documented provenance and links the jersey to MeiGray's independent game-worn authentication records. Constructed from lightweight performance mesh with professionally sewn tackle-twill lettering and numbering, the jersey exhibits authentic game use and professional customization consistent with official NBA game-issued equipment from the 2007–08 season.

Historical Documentation

Story & Historical Context

The 2007–08 NBA season marked a transitional period for the New York Knicks as the franchise attempted to rebuild its identity while competing in a highly competitive Eastern Conference. Under head coach Isiah Thomas, the Knicks featured a veteran-heavy roster that included Stephon Marbury, Jamal Crawford, Zach Randolph, Eddy Curry, David Lee, Nate Robinson, and Fred Jones. Although the season proved challenging, it remains notable for the emergence of several key contributors who would later become cornerstones of the organization. Acquired by New York prior to the 2007–08 season, Fred Jones brought athleticism, defensive intensity, and championship experience to the Knicks' backcourt. Best known for winning the 2004 NBA Slam Dunk Contest and helping the Miami Heat capture the 2006 NBA Championship, Jones served as a reliable perimeter player capable of providing energy on both ends of the floor. During the 2007–08 campaign, he appeared in 70 regular-season games for New York, averaging 7.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists while regularly contributing off the bench. Further strengthening its provenance, the jersey carries MeiGray Authentication Number AM005766, identifying it as a 2007–08 Season Game Worn jersey. The combination of independent third-party authentication and a successful forensic photomatch establishes a well-documented chain of authenticity, preserving this uniform as an original artifact from Fred Jones' tenure with the New York Knicks during the 2007–08 NBA season.

Object Record

Jersey Details

Player Fred Jones

Team New York Knicks

Season 2007-08

Manufacturer Adidas

Number 2

Size 48+4

Color Blue

Classification Game Worn

Sport Basketball

League NBA

PMF ID PMF-000009

Photomatches 1

Authentication Record

Authentication Details

Published authentication, provenance and examination records associated with this jersey.

PMF-AUTH-000005

PhotoMatchForensics Examination

Meigray Group

Authenticated

Conclusion Confirmed Photomatch

Confidence 100.00%

Certificate / LOA Number AM005766

Examination Date Aug 4, 2026

Examiner / Recorded By PhotoMatchForensics

Report Version v1.0

This Fred Jones New York Knicks game-worn jersey has been independently authenticated by MeiGray as a 2007–08 Season Game Worn jersey and bears Authentication Number AM005766. The jersey also features the original MeiGray serial authentication label affixed to the lower front hem. For additional provenance, collectors may request authentication details directly from MeiGray by referencing Serial Number AM005766 in an email inquiry. MeiGray maintains authentication records for jerseys processed through its game-worn authentication program, providing an additional layer of documentation beyond the forensic photomatch presented in this report. This report by PhotoMatchForensics is independent of MeiGray's authentication and documents the successful photographic match of the jersey to the December 26, 2007 game between the New York Knicks and the Orlando Magic, further strengthening the jersey's provenance and authenticity.

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Visual Record

Photo Gallery

PMF-000009 Tag / Label — **Tag**
Front view of the size tag and the NBA authentication tag

Research Record

Photomatch History

Chronological documentation of publicly recorded game usage and photographic matches associated with this jersey.

1 Documented Photomatch

Documented period Dec 26, 2007

1

Dec 26, 2007

Regular Season Game

Verified Confidence: 100.00% 3 Match Points

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The photographic comparison between the reference images of the game-worn jersey and the game photographs from **December 26, 2007**, during the **New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic** game, identified multiple unique manufacturing characteristics that are consistently visible across both image sets. Three independent loose embroidery threads serve as highly distinctive identifying features. The first is a **single white loose embroidery thread** protruding from the bottom-left outer corner of the letter **"N"** in **"NEW,"** emerging directly from the white tackle-twill border stitching. The second is a **short white loose embroidery thread** extending from the bottom of the letter **"Y"** in **"YORK,"** projecting horizontally toward the left from the lower border stitching with a characteristic curvature. The third is a **white loose embroidery thread** protruding from the lower center of the numeral **"2,"** extending slightly downward before curving gently to the left. The location, orientation, shape, and relative dimensions of these loose threads are consistent between the examined jersey and the game photographs. Their simultaneous presence on three separate characters significantly increases the individuality of the garment, as loose embroidery threads are incidental manufacturing and wear-related features that are unlikely to be duplicated on another jersey. Based on the observed correspondence of these unique characteristics, the examined jersey is **consistent with the jersey worn by Fred Jones during the New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic game on December 26, 2007**. The combined photographic evidence provides **strong support for a positive photomatch identification** and establishes a high level of confidence that the examined jersey and the jersey visible in the game imagery are the same individual garment.