Ben Simmons believes he can be the greatest NBA player ever after becoming the first in modern history to score five triple-doubles in his rookie season.

The Australian starred for Philadelphia with 19 points, 17 rebounds and 14 assists as the 76ers crushed Chicago 115-101 on "Australian Heritage Night" at home on Wednesday.

Speaking post match, Simmons paid tribute to his teammates before declaring his lofty ambition.

"They're great players. If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't have a triple-double," he told NBC.

"I want to be the greatest to play the game. It's going to take a lot of work, but I believe I can get there."

Fellow Australians Patty Mills and Joe Inglis starred for their respective sides, with Mills scoring 15 points as the San Antonio Spurs thrashed the Memphis Grizzlies 108-85. But Simmons again flew the Australian flag highest just a day after he was overlooked for an All-Star reserve spot.