Who is T.C. Collins from Fade Away and what is their importance?

TC is the other star of the New Jersey Dragons. TC lives his life knowing that if it were not for basketball he would be just another factory worker. Aware that fame is fleeting, TC plays his role as the star in order achieve as much as possible before his time runs out. TC is the person that Greg runs to for help because they share the 'air of stardom' that only a few players have.