Australia's Ben Simmons says an historic start to his NBA career means little without the Philadelphia 76ers tasting victory.

The athletically gifted, 208cm Simmons became just the second player in the league's history to record more than 10 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in his first three games on basketball's biggest stage.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) looks to pass as Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) defends during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) Credit:AP

But with the 76ers suffering a 128-94 defeat at the hands of Eastern Conference heavyweights Toronto Raptors, the 21-year-old Melbourne native was less than impressed with his third straight double-double.

"I hold myself to a high standard, so I expect to come out and do that," Simmons said.