'A little schmoozing doesn’t hurt…' Rachel Nichols reacts to LeBron James’ VIRAL interaction with Jeanie Buss

LeBron James is entering his final years as a basketball player. He has indicated that he would prefer to finish his career as a Los Angeles Lakers player. But with his contract winding down, analyst Rachel Nichols thinks James had to butter up owner Jeanie Buss during the game on Friday.

LeBron James was spotted having a conversation with Buss and Linda Rambis courtside on Friday. Nichols highlighted that while speaking on the topic of James’ contract on FS1’s Undisputed.

First of all smart man, LeBron. He is about to go into the summer where he is trying to negotiate a new contract. He wants the max, he wants $54 million a year for 3 years until he's 42 years old. But still a schmoozing doesn't hurt....! He is putting himself in positions saying all the right things. Rachel Nichols

Nichols alluded that considering how James is important in every aspect to the Lakers franchise, he is looking for that huge deal. And he is giving time to the things that are important for him to get that deal.

Earlier rumors suggested James wants to go to a competitive team to increase his chances of winning another title or two. But now, it seems there is an increasing likelihood that LeBron James could stay with the Lakers until he retires.