Attempting to replicate a magical shot
 

Yes, a "lucky" tournament shot...but the tournament player knew that if he couldn't hit the 2, the odds were 99.9% his opponent would run out and he'd lose the game. So, to me, that was "educated luck", the shooter knowing it was possible, so might as well give it a go.

Here's a video pool instructor trying to replicate the shot...

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insane skill.

The fact that OG did it cold in a tourney is incredible.