Jodie Meeks

A comprehensive photographic comparison identified **four independent and highly distinctive characteristics** that are consistently visible in both the reference photographs and the examined jersey. These features include: 1. A **distinct loose thread** extending leftward from the lower left corner of the numeral **"2"**, matching precisely in its point of origin, length, and direction. 2. A **subtle outward bulge** along the center of the bottom horizontal section of the numeral **"2"**, producing a unique rounded deformation that is identical across all comparison images. 3. A **slight upward bulge** at the upper center edge of the numeral **"2"**, interrupting the otherwise straight upper contour and remaining consistent in its shape and location. 4. A **subtle outward bulge** along the upper right edge of the numeral **"0"**, creating a distinctive irregularity in the curved border that is reproduced precisely in each matched photograph. Each of these characteristics represents an individual wear or construction feature that is highly unlikely to occur identically on another jersey. The consistent correspondence of multiple independent identifiers provides strong cumulative evidence that the same physical jersey is depicted throughout the examined photographs. Based on the observed correspondence of these four unique identifying characteristics, the photographic evidence supports the conclusion that the examined jersey is **conclusively photo-matched** to the reference images. The combination of the loose thread and the three permanent contour deformations of the numerals forms a unique identifying pattern that remains unchanged across all comparisons. Taken together, these characteristics establish, to a high degree of certainty, that the jersey examined is the **same game-worn Jodie Meeks Detroit Pistons jersey** worn during the authenticated games identified in this report.

The examined Jodie Meeks jersey was compared with in-game photographs from the Detroit Pistons game against the Charlotte Hornets on April 1, 2015. Multiple corresponding characteristics were identified across independent comparison areas, including the front numerals “2” and “0” and the rear “ROIT” section of the “DETROIT” wordmark. The photographic evidence demonstrates consistent alignment between the applied lettering and numerals and the underlying mesh perforations. Within the front number “2,” the number, spacing and positioning of the mesh holes along the lower inner curve and horizontal section correspond with the in-game image. Additional agreement is visible in the construction, contours and placement of the front number “0.” On the reverse, corresponding mesh-hole patterns were documented above the “ROIT” lettering, within the upper opening of the letter “R,” and between its lower vertical and diagonal strokes. In each area, the visible perforations maintain the same relationship to the adjacent twill edges in both the examined jersey and the reference photographs. The collective agreement of these independently positioned mesh patterns, together with the corresponding shapes and alignment of the applied elements, supports the conclusion that the examined jersey is the same individual garment worn by Jodie Meeks against the Charlotte Hornets on April 1, 2015. No material contradiction was identified within the visible comparison areas.