Nichols discussed her career on a phone call on July 13, 2020, with Adam Mendelsohn, longtime adviser of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and James’ agent, Rich Paul. Nichols was speaking with Mendelsohn to request an interview with James and his Lakers teammate Anthony Davis, whom Paul also represents. During the conversation, she also sought advice from Mendelsohn because she believed her bosses were advancing Taylor at her expense.
