Jordan says paternity was "conclusively eastablished" in Smith's divorce filings ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Jordan has asked a Georgia court to dismiss a lawsuit filed against him by a woman who says the NBA hall of famer is the father of her 16-year-old son.
Jordan's lawyer John Mayoue said in the document filed Monday in Fulton County Superior Court that the six-time NBA champion is not the father of Pamela Y. Smith's son. Jordan accused her of making false claims against him.
The NBA's Charlotte Bobcats majority owner said the paternity of the teen has already been "conclusively established" in divorce filings between Smith and her ex-husband.
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Jordan, 50, released a statement to The Associated Press on Monday through his spokeswoman Estee Portnoy saying, "Public records show that the paternity of the child was established in a prior case in this same court many years ago and that Michael Jordan is not the father. He also filed a counterclaim seeking sanctions for the false claims made against him. It is unfortunate that well-known figures are the target of these kind of claims. Michael Jordan will vigorously defend himself and his reputation."
Jordan's response to Smith's Feb. 6 lawsuit said her suit is a "shameless, bad faith attempt to abuse the legal system."
Smith's lawsuit requests Jordan take a paternity test and pay child support. She also requested the boy's last name be changed to Jordan, and for a judge to order the Georgia Department of Vital Records to issue him a new birth certificate.
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The lawsuit requests that any hearing or trial be conducted in closed court to protect the teen's privacy.
However, Smith's publicist acknowledged that the teen posted a video to YouTube on Dec. 25, saying Jordan is his father and that he wants him to play a larger role in his life.
"Pamela had no choice but to support her son and his desire to forge a relationship with his father," Smith's publicist, April Love, said in a statement Friday. "That's why she is now speaking out and prompting Michael to do the right thing."
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Love said Smith, 48, and Jordan met in Chicago in the late 1980s.
According to court documents, Smith does not have an attorney. A court date is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12.
Jordan remains one of the most recognized sports figures in the world nearly 10 years after his retirement from the NBA. He was a 14-time NBA all-star and won six championships with the Chicago Bulls and was named the finals MVP six times.
On March 17, 2010, the NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved Jordan's purchase of the Bobcats, making him the first former NBA player ever to become the majority owner of a league franchise.
PHOTOS: Michael Jordan through the years 
The greatest of all time, they call him. Michael Jordan exemplified the characteristics we look for in our NBA superstars when he was with the Chicago Bulls, and he shows that fire even now as owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. Here, we look through his career, one photo at a time.
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Jordan, Matt Doherty, center, and Sam Perkins, shown in October 1982, played three seasons together for North Carolina coach Dean Smith, right front. They helped James Worthy and company win the 1982 championship.
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Jordan, shown here in November 1983, was a two-time all-American and national player of the year in 1983-84.
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Jordan edged Dominique Wilkins of the Atlanta Hawks to win the 1988 slam dunk contest, arguably the best ever, during All-Star weekend in Chicago. Jordan also won the 1987 contest.
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Earvin 'Magic" Johnson of the Lakers backs down Jordan during the 1991 NBA Finals.
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In his seventh season in the NBA, Michael Jordan wins his first NBA title with the Chicago Bulls. Jordan, who average 31.2 points during the four game series, was named the NBA Finals MVP.
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Jordan joined friends and superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson as the faces of the Dream Team in 1992.
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Jordan started all eight games during the gold medal run at the 1992 Olympics.
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Jordan scored a career-high 69 points in the Bulls's 117-113 win against the Cavaliers in 1993.
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Jordan's 1993 McDonald's commercial with Larry Bird was voted the greatest Super Bowl ad ever by USA TODAY's Ad Meter poll.
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Jordan announced his retirement from basketball on Oct. 6, 1993, shortly after his father passed away. Jordan played minor league baseball with the Chicago White Sox organization from 1994-95.
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Jordan handles the ball during the 1996 All-Star Game. Jordan was named to 14 All-Star teams over the course of his career.
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Jordan starred in "Space Jam" in 1996 with Bill Murray and Bugs Bunny. The movie grossed more than $230 million worldwide and helped solidify Jordan's popularity during his first comeback, with the Bulls.
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Fighting flu-like symptoms, Michael Jordan hugs teammate Scottie Pippin during Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals.
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Chicago's Michael Jordan celebrates with coach Phil Jackson after winning a fifth NBA Championship by defeating the Utah Jazz in the 1997 NBA Finals.
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Jordan, shown May 1998, is the NBA's all-time leader in averaging 30.1 points per game and was difficult to guard even for elite defenders such as the Hornets' Bobby Phills.
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Scottie Pippen was Jordan's No. 2 for about decade, there for all six titles with the Bulls.
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Hall of Famer Bill Russell presents Jordan with his fifth and final NBA MVP in May 1998.
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Jordan's teammates with the Bulls, shown here May 1998, had varied backgrounds but helped him win titles.
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Jordan's final shot with the Bulls, a fadeaway over the Jazz's Byron Russell to seal the 1998 Finals victory, is one of the most memorable in NBA history.
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After defeating the Jazz in the 1998 NBA Finals, Jordan holds up six fingers for the six NBA Championships the Bulls won during his career.
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Jordan won six titles with coach Phil Jackson and the Bulls, and he took home Finals MVP honors all six times.
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Ex-wife Juanita Jordan, shown with Jordan in Jan. 1999, received what was then the largest settlement in a celebrity divorce ever in their 2006 split.
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Jordan returned to the NBA after three seasons away in 2001-02 with the Wizards, who he had an ownership stake in. He announced his plan to return Jan. 19, 2000.
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Jordan's return with the Wizards was often frustrating, as he was unable to carry the team to the 2002 or 2003 playoffs. Kwame Brown, right in October 2002, was the top pick in the 2001 draft but didn't help much.
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Jordan was emulated by most of the NBA's best players now when they were growing up, but none has approached his legacy to the level of the Lakers' Kobe Bryant, who faced up against Jordan here in November 2002.
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Jordan's status as a pitchman for Gatorade, Nike, McDonald's and more was unparalleled. Here, he does a 2003 spot for Gatorade.
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Jordan, shown March 2003, played two seasons for the Wizards and averaged 21.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists a game. Kevork Djansezian, AP
