Former NBA All-Star Grant Hill has claimed that Stephen Curry should now be considered as one of the elite players in the league.

The Golden State Warriors point guard made his first appearance in the All-Star game on Sunday, and Hill believes that Curry deserves the success he is currently achieving.

"It's good to see him really emerge as one of the faces of the league," Hill, who played seven All-Star games, told reporters.

"There are a lot of players in the NBA who do it the right way, and he's definitely one of them. He's talented.

"He's put in the work to develop his game. He comes from a good family. He's a great ambassador for the league."

Curry is averaging 24.6 points per game this season.