Did Michael Jordan cheating on his wife

3/2/2013 9:38 AM PST with TMZ STAFF

EXCLUSIVE

's alleged child mama never ever in the pipeline to submit a paternity suit up against the NBA legend - until her son pleaded with her to create their popular (alleged) dad intensify toward dish ... TMZ has learned.

As TMZ very first reported, Pamela Smith is suing Michael for paternity and kid assistance, claiming Jordan knocked this lady up back 1995, as he ended up being nevertheless married to Juanita Vanoy.

Sources close to Smith tell TMZ that she actually is always had a beneficial commitment with Michael and doesn't require the cash to guide by herself. But we're shared with her child - Grant Reynolds (a.k.a Taj) - desperately desires MJ to acknowledge him as his son, therefore HE begged their mom to submit the docs.

We're informed Pamela's objective was to never "call Michael out" - the suit is merely so her 16-year-old boy have his genuine (alleged) dad be a larger part of his life.

Actually, we're informed Michael and give have actually met once or twice through the years and Pamela claims Michael has given the household money and gift ideas every now and then ... but give constantly needed to ensure that is stays a secret.