Ball Was Life

Calling all lovers of 90s basketball aesthetic and inner-child nostalgia! Ball Was Life, a retail shop dedicated to the basketball, is the home for you. Grand Ronde Tribal member Troy Douglass created this unique spot in the heart of Portland’s Hawthorne District, inspired by his own love for the game. Ball Was Life sells hard-to-find vintage basketball apparel, accessories, cards and collectibles, quirky novelty items, and an entire wall of sneakers. For people who love the baller aesthetic, this eclectic boutique is a must see.