Kobe hasn't congratulated Shaq on Hall of Fame induction

Maybe Kobe Bryant is just too busy transitioning to his next phase of life, or maybe old grudges never die.

It was announced in early April that Shaquille O'Neal - Finals MVP of the Los Angeles Lakers' three-peat from 2001-03 - would be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

And yet, O'Neal told reporters Thursday that he hasn't heard a word of congratulations from his former co-star.

Bryant and O'Neal famously shared a bitter feud that resulted in the Lakers busting up a perennial championship contender, but they've supposedly patched things up in the last decade.

When the Lakers retired O'Neal's jersey in 2013, Bryant delivered a video message congratulating his former running mate.

And when Bryant put the finishing touches on his legendary 60-point finale, a speechless O'Neal was on hand to witness the last gasp of Bryant's greatness.

But for one reason or another, Bryant has chosen to stay quiet on O'Neal's greatest accomplishment.