Crushing reality Thunder now face following summer spending spree

Oklahoma City Thunder v Los Angeles Clippers | Luke Hales/GettyImagesThough committing to a potential total of $877.21 million in new, standard deals may seem extreme, it's safe to say that every penny the OKC Thunder spent this offseason was worth it.

As a result of their summer spending spree, the defending champs not only rewarded numerous key role players with highly deserved pay bumps but they locked down their star trio of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren for the long haul as they look to establish themselves as the league's next dynasty.

Now, while chasing such a goal is certainly exciting, ultimately, achieving success with this pursuit will come at a grave…