Maralee Nichols Reveals Her And Tristan Thompson's Baby's Name 

On Thursday, February 24, Maralee Nichols announced her son's name on Instagram.

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Nichols named the infant Theo meaning "Gift from God."

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The fitness model stated that she was told she might be unable to conceive.

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The happy mother gushed, "You bring such joy and happiness into my life. My greatest blessing."

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Thompson is not recorded on his son's birth certificate, although the child legally bears his surname.

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The mother-of-one explained that Thompson's name is absent because he was not present at his child's birth.

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This month, Nichols' representative clarified that the NBA star has "done nothing to support their son."

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Lawyer Morghan Richardson estimates that Thompson is to pay Nichols around $34,000 monthly in child support.

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Last December, Nichols released text messages alleging that Thompson threatened her to abort her pregnancy.

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