Mike James, who has been deciding between the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves is expected to be making his decision Tuesday.

James, the 31 year old point guard who had a breakout year averaging 20.3 points-per-game and 5.8 assists-per-game, recently met with the Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks' coach Avery Johnson.

"The biggest 'wow' in this whole situation has been Avery Johnson," James says. "I respect him as a coach, but we have a relationship beyond the court. We've been friends for some years now. I've always respected Avery, even as a player when he had that broke jump shot. But he has a ring and he knows what it takes to win. He's been the person who has wowed me the most through this process."

James has been looking to sign with a title contender throughout the free agency process.