For a guy whose collegiate career concluded at little-known Southern Utah, David Palmer is living a dream.

He's a professional basketball player, not a regular 9-to-5 office worker. Even better, before or after work he's blessed with this perk: endless opportunities to enjoy Okinawa's natural beauty.

"I ride my bike to the beach and may sit out at the beach and read a book," Palmer said by telephone after a recent practice, not needing to elaborate on this whimsical thought.