 On 3 May 2012, Gliddon signed a three-year deal with the Cairns Taipans of the National Basketball League.Signed as a little-known shooting guard, Gliddon developed into the Taipans' trump card during the 2012/13 season, playing all 28 games and breaking into the starting five.He averaged 7.1 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists.