Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_15 (pick__number VARCHAR, name VARCHAR)

### Question ###
Name the pick number for bill atessis

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT pick__number FROM table_name_15 WHERE name = "bill atessis"