Germany won the trophy after beating Argentina in the final.
An hour after the game, he was asked if it was fitting that he have a chance to beat Argentina.
In an earlier overtime game, Lithuania squandered a 19-point lead before beating Argentina, 81-77.
West Germany went on to beat Argentina in the final.
As yet, Uruguay have never beaten Argentina in an official match between the two nations, despite some close results.
They were fortunate to beat Argentina and left it late to overcome Scotland.
Sweden had to struggle to beat Argentina by 26, but the other matches were one-sided.
Czechoslovakia beat Argentina on touches, 47 to 45.
"I'm not sure the Soviet Union can beat Argentina," he said.
You don't beat South Africa or Argentina twice without them.