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In the fourth game of the final series, Fenerbahçe defeated Beşiktaş 77-75 on the road, securing the trophy with a 3-1 series victory. Although he didn't score in his final career game, playing just over nine minutes, the win was all that mattered.
An emotional moment followed the match as De Colo, alongside captain Melih Mahmutoğlu, lifted the championship trophy, symbolically bringing an end to an exceptionally rich and successful career.
He leaves behind an impressive collection of accolades, including two EuroLeague titles, five VTB League championships, six Russian league titles, two Turkish championships, two Turkish Cups, two French championships, and five Russian Cups. De Colo also had a stint in the NBA, playing for the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors between 2012 and 2014.
His success extended to the French national team, where he earned two Olympic silver medals, a bronze at the World Cup, and a gold (2013), silver (2011), and bronze (2015) at the European Championships.
De Colo will be remembered as one of the finest European guards of his generation, a prolific scorer, and a player who left an indelible mark on an era of European basketball.
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