text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_35 (overall INTEGER, name VARCHAR, pick VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the highest overall pick number for george nicula who had a pick smaller than 9?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MAX(overall) FROM table_name_35 WHERE name = "george nicula" AND pick < 9