Michael Jordan‘s alleged baby mama never planned to file a paternity suit against the NBA legend — until her son pleaded with her to make his famous (alleged) dad step up to the plate … TMZ has learned.
Sources close to Smith tell TMZ that she’s always had a good relationship with Michael and doesn’t need the money to support herself. But we’re told her son — Grant Reynolds (a.k.a Taj) — desperately wants MJ to acknowledge him as his son, so HE begged his mom to file the docs.
We’re told Pamela’s intention was never to “call Michael out” — the lawsuit is simply so her 16-year-old son can have his real (alleged) father be a bigger part of his life.
In fact, we’re told Michael and Grant have met a few times over the years and Pamela claims Michael has given the family money and gifts here and there … but Grant always had to keep it a secret.
Calls to MJ’s rep were not returned.
Read more: http://www.tmz.com#ixzz2MSeihZqy
Visit the TMZ Store: http://tmzstore.com
